Good points, but honestly, motorized blinds aren't always hassle-free either. Had mine installed last year—here's what I'd suggest if you go that rout...

Had similar issues with SageGlass at first, but here's what helped: set the sensitivity lower on cloudy days, and schedule manual overrides for mornin...

Silicone spray does work, but honestly, I've found it can sometimes trap moisture underneath if the wood isn't perfectly dry beforehand. Tung oil's de...

Agreed, manual override is a lifesaver. Had mine set perfectly, then one night a random gust triggered the sensor—window opened mid-rainstorm. Learned...

Older houses are definitely trickier—nothing's ever square, level, or standard-sized. I learned that the hard way replacing mine. Newer builds usually...

Haha true, bubble wrap isn't exactly subtle. If you're looking for something a bit less obvious, try thermal curtains—got some last winter and they ma...

Haha, bubble wrap is definitely underrated. If you're ever caught short without it though, grab some old towels or blankets and roll them up tight alo...

Did mine with coil stock last summer, and yeah, it was definitely a learning curve. First couple pieces ended up looking like a kid's art project—crea...