There are dozens of different blackout solutions for your windows to choose from. From blackout window film to blackout curtains, the most common methods can be extremely effective at achieving total blackness in your bedroom even during the day. However, one of the biggest downsides of blacking out your windows is that by doing so, you most often block airflow …
Do Blackout Curtains Insulate like Thermal Curtains?
As you can imagine, blackout curtains are most commonly used to create complete blackness in a living space, even during the day. Given that these curtains are typically quite thick, people often wonder if these curtains insulate as well. Furthermore, when so many blackout curtains are also advertised as thermal insulating, people commonly wonder if they truly do block heat …
6 Benefits of Sleeping with a Humidifier (that you might not expect)
If you have ever thought that keeping a running humidifier in your room helps you sleep better, it might not be your imagination. Humidifiers can make for excellent sleep aids given that they can help you get to sleep faster, sleep more soundly and feel more refreshed in the morning. But how exactly can this device help you as you …
Can’t sleep without a humidifier? How to End “Humidifier Dependence”
When the air in your bedroom is uncomfortably dry, having a humidifier running at night is almost a necessity. The moisture that humidifiers can bring to the air can make even the driest winter months pleasant for sleeping. In fact, this device may have become such a staple in your sleeping routine that you might find it difficult to sleep …
Using a White Noise Machine for Better Sleep: Everything You Need to Know
White noise machines can be extremely effective devices for getting a better nights rest. However, people are often left a bit confused when they first hear the term “white noise machine”. After all, the concept of a device with the purpose of creating noise to help you go to sleep might seem counter-intuitive at first. Given that this type of …
How to Improve Air Quality in a Poorly Ventilated Bedroom (for better sleep!)
No one likes a stuffy room. There is nothing worse than walking into your bedroom before bed only to get hit with a wall of stale air. However, if you don’t happen to have windows in your room, if your air ventilation system malfunctioned, or if the air circulation in your house is poor in general, you may feel as …
Quick Guide to Using a Dehumidifier for Better Sleep
Unbeknownst to many people, there are a handful of common household appliances that can significantly improve your quality of sleep. The dehumidifier is certainly one of them. This post discusses everything you need to know about how you can use your dehumidifier to improve your sleep experience. You might be thinking “cant you just turn the device on and go …
Are Blackout Curtains Soundproof Like Noise Reducing Curtains?
Most people know that when companies market products, they will often toss in buzz words to make products much more appealing than they actually are. Much of the time, these buzz words aren’t always representative of the actual product. Curtain manufacturers certainly are not an exception to these marketing methods. Blackout curtains are often marketed as “soundproof” or “sound-reducing” making …
3 Easy Ways to Soundproof a Bedroom Doorway WITHOUT a Door
So you moved into a new place and everything is good and well until you realize… you don’t seem to have a bedroom door. Obviously, this can be a bit of a problem. Whether you moved into a renovated attic, a bedroom that has yet to be finished or another living space that is missing this vital fixture, falling asleep …
Is it Safe to Put Aluminum Foil on Windows?
Putting aluminum foil over windows is a quick and easy way to blackout your windows that has been practiced for decades. Not only that but this method is quite popular as well. However, given that this method looks quite peculiar, naturally, you might wonder if it’s safe to put aluminum foil over windows. Although your windows might look odd to …
