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Light Gaps Explained: Simple Tricks to Avoid Unwanted Sun Streaks
Explore our top collections, including Roller Shades, Zebra Shades, and Blackout Shades. Every morning, those stubborn stripes of sunlight somehow manage to find their way through the tiniest cracks and...
When to Use Three Shades in One Window (and How to Size Each Panel)
Explore our top collections, including Roller Shades, Zebra Shades, and Blackout Shades. Ever stared at a big, beautiful window and thought, “There’s gotta be a better way to control light...
Fool-Proof Measuring with a Tape: Getting Width, Height & Depth Spot-On
Explore our top collections, including Roller Shades, Zebra Shades, and Blackout Shades. Measuring for a project sounds easy, but tiny mistakes can wreck our plans. The best way to nail...
Inside-Mount vs. Outside-Mount: How to Choose the Right Fit for Your Shades
Explore our top collections, including Roller Shades, Zebra Shades, and Blackout Shades. Choosing between inside-mount and outside-mount shades might seem like a small thing, but wow, it really changes how...
Retrofitting Existing Shades with Smart Controllers: A Step-by-Step DIY Guide
Explore our top collections, including Roller Shades, Zebra Shades, and Blackout Shades. Ever thought about making your window shades a bit smarter—without shelling out for all-new ones? Retrofitting existing shades...
Battery-Powered vs. Hard-Wired Motors: Pros, Cons, and Installation Considerations
Explore our top collections, including Roller Shades, Zebra Shades, and Blackout Shades. Choosing between battery-powered and hard-wired motors can really change the way we automate and style our homes. Battery-powered...
Integrating Shades with Smart Lighting & Thermostats for Whole-Home Comfort
Explore our top collections, including Roller Shades, Zebra Shades, and Blackout Shades. Balancing comfort and energy use at home? That can feel like a project that never really ends, but...
Simulated Occupancy: Using Smart Shades for Better Home Security While You Travel
Explore our top collections, including Roller Shades, Zebra Shades, and Blackout Shades. Traveling always brings a little background worry: does our empty house scream “no one’s home”? What if someone’s...
Energy Savings with Smart Scheduling: Automating Shade Positions by Sun Path
Explore our top collections, including Roller Shades, Zebra Shades, and Blackout Shades. Managing energy costs is a top priority for most of us, and sometimes the easiest wins start with...
Troubleshooting Smart Shades: Connectivity, Calibration, and Battery Basics
Explore our top collections, including Roller Shades, Zebra Shades, and Blackout Shades. Smart shades can be a fantastic upgrade, but let’s be honest—they don’t always work perfectly. Whether the shades...
Seven Practical IFTTT Automations That Make Your Shades Look After Themselves
Explore our top collections, including Roller Shades, Zebra Shades, and Blackout Shades. Smart homes are just better when we’re not constantly fiddling with controls. A few clever IFTTT automations can...
Beginner’s Guide to Smart Shades: How Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Controls Actually Work
Explore our top collections, including Roller Shades, Zebra Shades, and Blackout Shades. Smart shades are shaking up how we handle sunlight and privacy at home, but honestly, all the Wi-Fi...
