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Tacky, but it works - tinfoil? Black construction paper. Dark colored sheets thrown over the curtains. I don't darken my room too much, it throws me off and I wake up confused! I just have "light blocking" mini blinds with curtains over them. You can also get black out pull down shades. They may be less expensive than the drapes.
Room-darkening shades are a lot cheaper than drapes.
Another option--get your hands on discarded appliance boxes or other large pieces of corrugated cardboard. Press the cardboard up against the window frame. The outline should leave an impression. Cut out the shape and push inside the window frame. Cheap. Easy. Effective. Removable when someone will see the bedroom. And simple to replace. The only downside I can think of is that the outside might show. If that matters, cover the back with paint, fabric or contact paper.
A mask is probably the most efficient solution but I could never sleep with anything covering my face like that.
Good luck,
Miranda
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How are you darkening your room to sleep during the day?
I found some blackout drapes at JCPenny.com but it'll be around $155 for the drapes and valance.
I'll spend it, but i'd rather find a better deal! :rotfl: I put curtains up in my room, and they are WOEFULLY inadequate. Short of painting my window black (just kiddin! :chuckle ) any suggestions??
Dawn