[Chipsy] found himself with an interesting problem. The room that serves his home theater has a wall mirror which reflects part of the screen during viewing. In an otherwise dark room this was very ...

NEW YORK CITY, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a year marked by growing interest in smart home integration and custom interior upgrades, Expert Consumers has recognized SelectBlinds Motorized ...

Owners of IKEA smart blinds that would like to control their shades using an infrared remote control may be interested in a new project published to the Instructable’s website by member Replayreb. “I ...

Three years ago we heard about SwitchBot Curtain, a system that allows users to open and close their curtains either on a programmed schedule or by remote control. Well, the SwitchBot company is now ...

I was dredging my brain for interesting topics to cover and this vertical blind hack popped into my head. The page isn’t the prettiest, but it’s the hack that counts. The mechanism is constructed from ...

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 ...

NEW YORK CITY, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As demand for home automation continues to rise, motorized window shades are becoming a key feature in modern home design. In a newly released 2025 ...

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 ...

Smart home technology has transformed the way we interact with our living spaces. Many homeowners start with smart plugs, thermostats, video doorbells, or security systems, which are relatively ...