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> Practical advice on lighting, shades, pre-wiring, and home technology from the Daisy Katy team.

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# Smart home guides

Practical advice on lighting, shades, pre-wiring, and home technology from the Daisy Katy team.

[Shades

### Motorized blinds or shades? Choosing window coverings for a Texas home

Blinds, shades, drapery, or sheers? How to choose motorized window coverings for Texas sun, privacy, and style, and what to know before you buy.

October 23, 2026 · 6 min read](https://daisykaty.com/blog/motorized-blinds-or-shades-texas/)
[Planning

### Aging in place: how smart home technology helps you stay home

How lighting, voice control, shades, locks, and thermostats can make a home easier and more comfortable to live in for years to come, without making it feel clinical.

October 13, 2026 · 6 min read](https://daisykaty.com/blog/aging-in-place-smart-home/)
[Planning

### A smart home isn't a pile of smart devices

Why a professionally integrated smart home outlasts a collection of separate devices: one experience, a secure network, and support when you need it.

October 2, 2026 · 4 min read](https://daisykaty.com/blog/smart-home-is-not-a-pile-of-devices/)
[Planning

### How much does a smart home cost? What drives the price

Smart home costs vary widely. Here is what moves the price, how to phase a project, and what a good proposal should include.

September 30, 2026 · 6 min read](https://daisykaty.com/blog/how-much-does-a-smart-home-cost/)
[Lighting

### Caséta, HomeWorks, or Ketra: choosing Lutron lighting for your home

Lutron makes lighting for every size of home. Here is how the options differ and which one fits a house like yours.

September 18, 2026 · 6 min read](https://daisykaty.com/blog/lutron-lighting-guide/)
[New construction

### Smart home pre-wire checklist for new construction

What to run before drywall so your new home is ready for Wi-Fi, speakers, TVs, shades, and cameras without cutting walls later.

September 4, 2026 · 7 min read](https://daisykaty.com/blog/prewire-checklist/)
[Shades

### Motorized shades in Texas heat: glare, comfort, and privacy

Why so many homeowners automate their shades, which fabrics to choose, and how to plan for tall windows.

August 21, 2026 · 5 min read](https://daisykaty.com/blog/motorized-shades-texas-heat/)

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