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 ...

Smart shades are among the most sophisticated and elegant window treatments you can buy for your home, but they’ve traditionally been very expensive and required a professional to install them. GE ...

Have you resisted installing motorized, remote-controllable window shades that just roll up or down on cue, because you prefer the finer adjustability that slatted blinds offer? You're in luck.

Motorized window treatments that open and close with a voice command, on a schedule, or even based on room occupancy are the ultimate finishing touch for any smart home. Some models will even earn you ...

Smart homes are more popular than ever, with companies like Google, Amazon, Ring, Arlo, and other big brands churning out new products at regular intervals. Most people have heard of smart displays ...

Dear Angie: My window blinds need new cords. What's involved? Is this a DIY project or something to hire for? — Connie L., Calabasas, Calif. Dear Connie: While it's certainly possible to replace ...

It was a personal — and horrible — experience with procuring some simple blinds for his parents, plus a dose of entrepreneurial curiosity, that inspired Evan Montero to quit his job in superannuation ...

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 ...