Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

When someone hears the name motorized window blinds, there is the assumption that it is a fancy and intricate thing that involves a lot of work. The opposite of this, however, is true. These are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Smart blinds used to be an overtly expensive luxury, with a big, clunky remote and needing an installation company to come over ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Smart blinds used to be an overtly expensive luxury, with ...

Ask anyone about their smart blinds, and you’ll hear a variety of reasons why they love them. Some rave about the privacy benefits they offer, closing reliably every night. Others boast about the ...

ThirdReality’s inexpensive smart blinds feature Zigbee connectivity, but they fall short on aesthetics and options. Outfitting a home with smart window shades can be an expensive proposition, with ...

As far as smart home gadgets are concerned, smart blinds are pretty niche. Unlike smart displays, video doorbells, or smart locks, it’s not often that you hear about smart blinds (or see them ...

Editors' note: This review has been updated to include more information for those who already own Somfy Motorized Shades, and are primarily interested in the MyLink hub. Although the prospect of ...

While [Bremster] likes the view from his office window, he often needs to get up and adjust the blinds several times throughout the day in order to keep the glare from killing his eyes. Like any other ...

Setup of the SmartWings motorized shades definitely took some doing. The included screws were so soft that they were stripped right away. Still, we got them installed. Then, getting them up and ...