Blinds and shades

REVIEW – After several years of use, the blinds and curtains in my living room had definitely seen better days. They were in urgent need of replacement. Fortunately, The Gadgeteer received an opportunity to review customizable motorized shades from Graywind, and I eagerly took the chance. Graywind offers a variety of blinds, and I decided […]

REVIEW – I asked to review SwitchBot’s roller shades in early 2025, but somehow, FedEx damaged the package. It took a while to straighten out, but I was very excited to receive one! My wife and I redecorated our bedroom and wanted shades worthy of Gadgeteer status. I’m pleased to report that my enthusiasm wasn’t

REVIEW – I live on the corner of my subdivision, and there’s an annoying sign spotlight that shines right into my yard. I’ve used blackout curtains in my bedroom for years, and they do a nice job, but having to open and close them all the time can be a pain; I know first-world problems.

REVIEW – I have a lot of “smart” products in my house. In fact, I just checked and there are currently 38 things connected to the Wireless network in my house. And only a few of them are phones, tablets, or computers.  Most of our smart devices are smart lights, smart plugs, and smart speakers. 

REVIEW – When we moved into our new house three years ago, I never thought I would want window coverings on the high-mounted small windows that we have in several rooms, including our master bathroom.  I quickly discovered that because we live on a corner lot that has another street running straight into our side