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Cheap Alternatives to Blackout Blinds<\/h1>\n

Whether you are looking to darken a room for a nursery, or just need to block out the sun in your bedroom, blackout blinds are everyone\u2019s go-to! The only problem becomes the cost \u2013 blackout blinds can range anywhere in price from $50.00 to $269.00 and beyond. That doesn\u2019t even cover installation! If you need to darken a room, instead of purchasing expensive blinds, try something else that will save you some money and still do the job! Here are some solutions you should avoid and some easy and cheap alternatives to darken a room!<\/p>\n

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AVOID\u2026 <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cardboard Blackout Blinds<\/u><\/h4>\n

One of the easy solutions that many people gravitate towards is using cardboard cut-outs to cover up a window. The problem is that this solution looks very rough and tacky in a home. Although this may be the cheapest and simplest alternative to keeping a room dark, it leads to an ugly distraction in the room. No longer does your window act as a feature; instead you are stuck looking at an un-flattering piece of cardboard \u2013 something that does not match your room\u2019s style or d\u00e9cor (and looks very suspicious from the outside)!<\/p>\n

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INSTEAD USE\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n

DIY Curtains Blackout Blinds<\/u><\/h4>\n

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To darken a room without using blackout blinds, get creative with a little \u2018DIY.\u2019 It is as easy as heading to your local fabric store, purchasing some heavier fabric, and doing some sewing. When you purchase your fabric, the fabric you select does not have to be thick, as long as the fabric will hang heavy against the window, sealing out the light. Other than a sewing machine, you will need enough fabric to fit your window (or drape to the floor of the room), and some wooden dowels.<\/p>\n