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On Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:56:09 -0700, aspasia@adelphia.net wrote:
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>I'm light sensitive, so wake up too early, because I hung white
>mini-blinds. Sleep masks are uncomfortable.
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>Am considering the below options, weighing aesthetics and finances.
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>1. Put up curtain rod and hang dark curtains.
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> Don't like this because would clash with wallpaper (white & gold
>striped), and expense for rods and (lined?) curtain$ made to order.
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>2. Buy new, darker mini-blinds.
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> Don't like this because they'd have to be pretty dark, and I hate
>to spend the $$. But maybe dark gold would work?
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>3. Spray outside of existing white mini-blinds with black or other
>dark paint?
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> This appeals because of price saving, but don't know whether
>it's possible to spray outside without leaking into inside. Brushing
>on individually is too much of a hassle. And would this work, period?
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>Would appreciate your comments on the above options, and
>any suggestions for other possibilities.
>
>Clueless
Several years ago, I purchased room-darkening roller shades for my
son's room. He wouldn't nap if it was too light in his room.
They cost about $20 at Sears, but I cannot say if they still have them.
Nan
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Re: Darkening vinyl miniblinds
