Today is another great day because I get to spend it at the cottage. My main task is to install replacement blinds. The original blinds, made of plastic, have deformed and melted due to constant exposure to the sun through the south-facing window. To fix this, I’ll be replacing them with blinds of the same size and style, but these new ones have metal slats. These should last much longer in the direct sunlight.

I had also planned to add Zigbee motors to the pull chains for some Home Assistant action. Unfortunately, I found out that the motors I had were not the right type for this job. Because of this, the automation part of the project will have to wait for another day.

Even though the tech upgrade won’t happen today, I am still excited to show you the process to install replacement blinds. This video is shorter than I originally planned, but I hope it is still helpful. If you’re dealing with similar issues with sun-exposed windows, you might find my tips useful. Stay tuned for future projects where I’ll continue to explore and share various home improvement and automation techniques.

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