On mini blinds, the width of each blind is about half of the standard width—typically around one inch wide as opposed to two ...

No longer did I have to fumble clumsily to close my old window shades while facing the sun head-on. If you don’t opt for plug-in or wired electrical models, you’ll need to install 12 AA batteries.

The solar-powered, wireless device is capable of motorizing window shades by controlling the beaded chain or cord loop that you’d otherwise pull to bring blinds up or down.