We all know that a dark room is best for sleep. Light from either the rising sun or electronic devices can prevent us from getting good quality sleep and staying asleep. However, despite the fact that most people already know this, it isn’t very common for people to take the steps needed to darken their rooms for better sleep. Even …
Are Blackout Curtains Toxic? Should you Avoid Them?
Blackout curtains are excellent for blocking out almost all the sunlight that can possibly enter your bedroom. However one of the biggest concerns for people looking into this blackout solution is safety. After all, the last thing you want is to inadvertently damage your health by trying to get a better night’s rest. Ultimately, given that many blackout curtains are …
How to Blackout Your Home’s Windows with Paint
Although there are numerous ways to blackout your windows, one of the most foolproof solutions to achieving total blackness inside is by painting over your windows. Sure, blackout curtains and shades work well but they often don’t darken your room completely. No matter what, somehow there always seems to be a little bit of sunlight that shines around the edges …
17 Electronic Lights That Keep you Awake (and what to do about them)
Every day it seems like more research comes out claiming how electronic light impacts our sleep. It’s no secret that being exposed to electronic light late at night can hurt your quality of sleep and your ability to fall asleep as well. Staring at your phone or your computer in complete darkness is certainly not good for getting to sleep, …
Definitive Guide to Cleaning your Blackout Curtains
Blackout curtains are one of the most beloved inventions for people who want a pitch-black sleeping environment. When used correctly, these curtains can block out all sunlight, even in the middle of the day. However, blackout curtains just like any heavy curtains can easily pick up grime. Whether it be dust, hair, dirt, or even mold, curtains can be one …
How to Blackout Windows While Still Allowing Air Flow
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 …
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 …
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 …
How to Blackout Oddly Shaped Windows
Blacking out standard size windows is often quite easy. In most cases, all you need to do is throw up some blackout curtains and voila, you now have quickly and effectively blacked out your curtains. However, not all windows are built the same. Whether you live in an old colonial house, a uniquely designed modern home or another living situation …
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