Here's an exception: if your window blinds are heavily soiled, you may need an opposite plan of action than the one I outline below, like combinations of dish soap, vinegar and water solutions, or ...

Smart shades, blinds, and curtains can open or close on a schedule or at your command. They save energy and make life more convenient—especially for anyone with limited mobility.

[Brian Harms] made his living room window blinds open and close automatically using servos, an Arduino, and a SmartThings Arduino shield. Best of all, it’s connected to his Amazon Echo so tha… ...

With a little luck it won`t be too long now before nature starts closing out dreary gray days and gets in a new supply of sunny ones. Then we`ll be opening shades to let the sunshine in and even, e… ...