Blackout your room easy and free

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  • čas přidán 8. 08. 2020
  • In this video I show you how to darken your room easily for free, all that is required is some Alluminum foil and a spray bottle with water. I hope you enjoy, and I'll catch you in the next video...
    Music by BenSound.
    Filmed and edited by Nellie (Nugget)Tolliday

Komentáře • 396

  • @tylerka6168
    @tylerka6168 Před 2 lety +345

    Man come on this man deserves a trophy he didn’t waste my time he got right into it

  • @joyherring81
    @joyherring81 Před 2 lety +199

    My husband works nights and he’s having trouble sleeping in the day time. I’m going to try and do this while he’s at work tonight. Thanks ☺️

    • @luckyburros122492
      @luckyburros122492 Před 2 lety +4

      How long did it stay stuck on the window?

    • @ts5792
      @ts5792 Před 2 lety +31

      You honestly sound like a very caring person good for you

    • @f.r.etling6226
      @f.r.etling6226 Před rokem +13

      As someone who has worked nights before, your husband is tough. Night jobs absolutely suck

    • @rosyybear
      @rosyybear Před rokem +7

      me too! i work nights and light peaks through my black out curtains

    • @luc1ferblack
      @luc1ferblack Před rokem +1

      i work nights also but i realised blacking out the room isn't practical when living with someone. so i switched to a sleep mask it took a few nights to get used to but its worth it now i can sleep and my girlfriend can use the room when she needs to

  • @julia393n
    @julia393n Před 9 měsíci +21

    So, I did this and it works fine. Except when it comes time to removing it after being on a month, it leaves behind a stain on the windows, that is VERY hard to get off. The aluminium reacts with the sunlight so I just found out today, and leaves a stained pattern. Googling how to get rid of it came up with very little you can do about it. In fact, I can even see the stain on his windows, which he did not mention for some bizarre reason, and I WISH I had known this beforehand. This may be fine if this is your window in your home, but if you are renting, beware.

    • @jesperlind1577
      @jesperlind1577 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Have you get it removed, and how?

    • @julia393n
      @julia393n Před 9 měsíci +5

      @@jesperlind1577 Yes, I used a kitchen sponge with an abrasive side, and rubbed very hard against the marks until I saw them smudge. Then I got a paper towel and windex to remove the smudge. It takes time, but it came off. Depending on the size of the window (mine was huge) you may have sore arms the next day. My marks had been on a month. Not sure about others who've had theirs on for longer though.

    • @Goodman._
      @Goodman._ Před měsícem +4

      Such a life saving comment, I literally was gonna try this tomorrow. I think it's because the presence of water, so the solution is to use some velcro stripes.

    • @starnight930
      @starnight930 Před měsícem +1

      So do u recommend anything as an alternative

  • @altaeventmanagement8874
    @altaeventmanagement8874 Před 3 lety +111

    Thanks bro I work night shift and this absolutely worked 😂👍

  • @Rain06
    @Rain06 Před rokem +21

    As a light sensitive individual with autism spectrum disorder, I hearby nominate this video for the Nobel Peace Prize 🏆

  • @2quann
    @2quann Před 3 lety +48

    I work nights and I start sleeping in my closet because of the sunlight. Now I’m definitely going to try this. Thanks.

  • @papasouzas1
    @papasouzas1 Před rokem +11

    Straight to the point,smart and so much helpful! Thanks a ton, dude.

  • @tesso4699
    @tesso4699 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Nice, simple, straight to the point and no mucking about.

  • @256k_
    @256k_ Před rokem +9

    simple, straight forward and helpful. perfect video mate. cheers

  • @alanwilson4208
    @alanwilson4208 Před 2 lety +42

    Dude! I cannot thank you enough, I just finished doing this to my bedroom windows and it is now pitch black without the curtains closed. Thank you so much, also I decided to use windex instead of water because I thought it would reduce the chance of mould growing.

    • @bretttolliday
      @bretttolliday  Před 2 lety +12

      No problem, good thinking about the windex👍

    • @keviren6443
      @keviren6443 Před 2 lety +2

      so, did any mold grow?

    • @alanwilson4208
      @alanwilson4208 Před 2 lety +6

      None yet.

    • @keviren6443
      @keviren6443 Před 2 lety +2

      @@alanwilson4208 wonderful! thanks for the tipp then, I'll be doing this too!

    • @keviren6443
      @keviren6443 Před rokem +1

      @@traviscogdill2661 As far as I can tell, indefinitely. Although it lossens if you blow enough wind at it (via letting it be outside through opening the window it sticks on) or leave some parts of it not sticking to the glass/foil.

  • @hootiebubbabuddhabelly
    @hootiebubbabuddhabelly Před 2 lety +2

    That's brilliant!! Thank you for sharing!

  • @beekind466
    @beekind466 Před 2 lety +14

    I worked nights for years and this is exactly what I did...don't think I would have lasted long without it.

  • @nicolechatfield250
    @nicolechatfield250 Před rokem +6

    We’re traveling with a baby in December, and I’ve been looking at making my own blackout shade, because the kind you can buy are so dang expensive. I think I’ll give this a try instead! Thanks for sharing!

  • @ritacollins2635
    @ritacollins2635 Před 2 lety +6

    Umbloodybelievable,,!! Ive been sticky tapeing black liner bags to the windows in my bedroom for years and its unsightly but its dark, this is a pro job, looks great , easy, thanks mate, your a ledgend😉

  • @TheBoguspokus
    @TheBoguspokus Před 18 dny

    Excellent tip there mate . Thanks for that.

  • @nilanisriprasanth1573
    @nilanisriprasanth1573 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow!! Thank you for this!! What an awesome idea

  • @dyegsitsw954
    @dyegsitsw954 Před rokem +12

    Thank you so much. I'm about to start night shifts at a hospital and this is exactly what I needed. You've earned yourself a sub.

  • @builtdifferent3745
    @builtdifferent3745 Před 2 lety +1

    I had the most tedious set up for blocking my blinds, thanks mate!

  • @russullhussain6046
    @russullhussain6046 Před rokem +1

    You are now a legend in my house! When I grow up I wanna be like you ❤

  • @Mordadigsjalv
    @Mordadigsjalv Před 2 lety +3

    Mate, you made my day, night sun is killing me in Norway, will try this tomorrow, thank you so much

  • @Practice_Kindness-1st
    @Practice_Kindness-1st Před 9 měsíci +1

    I must admit, this is brilliant mate!

  • @crocodeli
    @crocodeli Před 2 lety

    Dude this is brilliant, this works so well

  • @lincpink
    @lincpink Před rokem +1

    Loving it!!!!

  • @HunterOfArc
    @HunterOfArc Před 2 lety +1

    Oh my god man you're a life saver why didn't I think of this. My hero

  • @Giogains255
    @Giogains255 Před měsícem

    I lived a full year with light in my room after my blinds broke you are a life saver no more waiting till dark for my room to be nice and dark 😭😭😭

  • @dianitajonkman
    @dianitajonkman Před 3 lety +24

    This is a great idea, thanks for sharing it. So easy and simple to get the room darker.

  • @abdullahussien6683
    @abdullahussien6683 Před 2 lety +3

    great job thanks for sharing!!

  • @janicaleflore
    @janicaleflore Před 3 lety +2

    Brilliant Idea

  • @nazfizzle1924
    @nazfizzle1924 Před rokem +1

    This is frikin genius - thank you!!!

  • @apatriciandrade2317
    @apatriciandrade2317 Před rokem

    Brilliant idea 💡

  • @swagatikanepak8503
    @swagatikanepak8503 Před 2 lety +1

    That surprisingly worked mate !!! Thanksss. Cheers 🍻

  • @murphymary1015
    @murphymary1015 Před rokem +3

    i thank you for the great easy method, since autism makes my senses super hyped, an indoor cat who was struggling to stay cool during our 2nd heatwave also thanks you, sadly the ignorant neighbours who called the police and reported me to the housing department doesn't lol. Had to buy a 50 dollar fan instead but sadly not as good. 10 days of a pitch dark living room, great fun, cool temp, theatre vibes when watching movies, and cats got to run around again during day time! Always do whats best for self and family, leaving other peoples opinions at the bottom of the list.

  • @mauricemcloughlin8261
    @mauricemcloughlin8261 Před 3 lety +13

    Bro, this is genius. I need my workshop dark for short periods to use a projector. Thanks so much.

  • @dayanaacosta7002
    @dayanaacosta7002 Před 2 lety +2

    Genius idea!!! 🙏🏽 Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @SafeFirm
    @SafeFirm Před rokem

    Totally awesome idea!!! Hurray!!!!

  • @ajayapattnaik627
    @ajayapattnaik627 Před rokem +1

    Excellent, great kaizen

  • @danielconstable8738
    @danielconstable8738 Před 2 měsíci

    Bro this is genius! I’m doing it immediately 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @introverse8972
    @introverse8972 Před rokem +2

    OMG, i tried doing this technique and it really worked! Now I can now have my life back. ❤️❤️❤️ It is indeed a life saver. Thanks a lot!

    • @kalaphonic6
      @kalaphonic6 Před 10 měsíci

      Hi there!! I have a question: how long the aluminum stays stick to the window, if water dries out?? .... Cheers from Canada 😊

  • @jeffthompson4099
    @jeffthompson4099 Před rokem +1

    Mannnnnn!!! You’re a genius!!!

  • @michaelwright2316
    @michaelwright2316 Před 19 dny

    brilliant, thanks for making this video

  • @rein_rein
    @rein_rein Před 9 měsíci

    THE MOST INFORMATIVE VID LIKE I JUST WROTE KEYWORDS AND HAVE MANY CONDITIONS IN MIND AND IT WILL TAKE MUCH SEARCHING BUUUUUT THIS 1st SHOWED VID WAS ON POINT IT JUST SHOWED WHAT I EXACTLY NEEDED AND COULDN'T PUT INTO WORDS
    THAAANK YOU SO MUCH!

  • @michellesovereign4564
    @michellesovereign4564 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you. We are only getting a few hours without sunlight at the minute and I can't sleep well. I will definitely try this!

  • @irbmor
    @irbmor Před rokem +2

    Brilliant! You are a life saver 🙏🏽

  • @125hz8
    @125hz8 Před 3 lety +8

    Thats so great ill just do this every night before i go to sleep :)

  • @andrewb9974
    @andrewb9974 Před rokem +1

    Right on bud, cheers!

  • @korionterivers9995
    @korionterivers9995 Před rokem +1

    OMG. This is brilliant

  • @sarahhagi6453
    @sarahhagi6453 Před 6 dny

    Oh my god, I can’t thank u enough for this video 🙏🙏🙏

  • @johnlyran8853
    @johnlyran8853 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is amazing thank you 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

  • @bill9279
    @bill9279 Před rokem +1

    I worked nights for 12 yrs straight. This does work. It’s especially good if you rent, or do not want to invest in expensive blockout shades and curtains.

  • @janicaleflore
    @janicaleflore Před 3 lety +13

    Lord Willing, I’m going to Dollar Tree and buying all the Aluminum Foil. Plus, duct tape. I plan on leaving mine up for a while! 😉

  • @thdinc.8421
    @thdinc.8421 Před rokem +1

    thanks man this was right to the point and very helpful !

  • @sanktxando
    @sanktxando Před 2 lety +1

    You absolute hero!!!!!

  • @zmezgar2387
    @zmezgar2387 Před rokem

    Inwas thinking can't inuse foil to reflect and bam there you go!!! Amazing!!

  • @Fascistbeast
    @Fascistbeast Před 4 měsíci +1

    Omg this guy is a legend haha thank you 😉
    The heat is too much right now.
    Go Aussie

  • @jeffmoyer1
    @jeffmoyer1 Před 3 lety +1

    Love it

  • @ginny5842
    @ginny5842 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is genius!

  • @masondawra284
    @masondawra284 Před 2 lety +1

    All the night shifters are loving you right now mate!

  • @flowerchild777
    @flowerchild777 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant! Thank you

  • @RU55KI1
    @RU55KI1 Před rokem

    Nice little hack, cheers mate!

  • @RichDavey
    @RichDavey Před rokem

    Superb video. Gonna try this. Fed up with the light waking me early 👍👍

  • @RiddleKingOnline
    @RiddleKingOnline Před 3 lety +2

    Scare off the neighbours noisey kids AND keep the light out! It's a win win. Seriously though this is the most affordable, non damaging and effective method I've ever seen. If the missus would go for this I'd do it in a flash.

  • @arasduke
    @arasduke Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for your intelligent idea❤

  • @DylanIsGoingToHell
    @DylanIsGoingToHell Před 6 měsíci +1

    Yo thanks mate, I’m getting one of those realistic lookin lightsabers for Christmas, and me room ain’t that dark in the day even with the blinds down, so this should help a lot!

  • @sharonj.heffernan7688
    @sharonj.heffernan7688 Před 2 lety

    Pro tip! I am trying this!

  • @NuLiForm
    @NuLiForm Před měsícem

    👀Ah Mah Gah! Gonna do this Right NOW! Thank You Thank You Thank You for this Uber Simple but Brilliant idea..can't believe i never thought of it..must be cos it's too easy. BLESS YOU, man

  • @fredabeauty1970
    @fredabeauty1970 Před rokem

    I can’t wait to try this

  • @harveyd3023
    @harveyd3023 Před 2 lety +3

    My cannabis and I would like to thank you for your expertise 👏

  • @AakritiAgarwal25
    @AakritiAgarwal25 Před rokem +1

    Whoa! It's that simple!!!??? This is in fact something I can even do if I'm over at another person's place and cannot sleep well. I need total darkness and silence and this is definitely a life changer

  • @Giggle.wolf_12.7
    @Giggle.wolf_12.7 Před 27 dny

    I got an extreme light sensitivity issue and I'm AUDHD! I also happen to have foil around, this is great. Tyy!!

  • @patriciaking7892
    @patriciaking7892 Před rokem +1

    I just love you this simple and inexpensive ideal 🥰. I have plenty foil and Windex. I'm gonna do this tonight😂. Stay blessed and safe 💞.

  • @gnstarz6924
    @gnstarz6924 Před rokem +7

    i’m going to try this tomorrow as this seems to be a very good solution, i’ll update you guys. UPDATE: it worked really well! i have blinds not curtains but it still ended up working really well!

  • @drippy_____
    @drippy_____ Před rokem +1

    Helped me a lot today, thank you

  • @NoNamesLeft-TooManyYoutubers

    Brilliant

  • @Mister_MasterzRN
    @Mister_MasterzRN Před rokem +1

    ThNk you!!!! my three year old daughter has been waking up way too early because of the sun. Just wanted to let you know that work out perfectly!

  • @joe1205
    @joe1205 Před rokem +2

    I'm an animator and I've been having trouble meeting deadlines because I only animate at night, to reduce natural light. Now I can not waste my day dreaming about what I could be doing and actually get on with it!

  • @Red_AIert
    @Red_AIert Před rokem

    This worked great. Thank you sir. 👍🏽

  • @davidmaschari2282
    @davidmaschari2282 Před rokem +2

    Great video, as a night shifter I’ll definitely be trying this!

    • @Addicted-gemer
      @Addicted-gemer Před 11 měsíci

      Update did it work and for how long

    • @Addicted-gemer
      @Addicted-gemer Před 11 měsíci

      If it did.😊

    • @davidmaschari2282
      @davidmaschari2282 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Yes it worked but I did also put duct tape around the border of it to keep it from moving. It hasn’t messed up yet, I love it

  • @captainzodd5281
    @captainzodd5281 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Absolute legend

  • @dmag7393
    @dmag7393 Před rokem

    Thank you bret! You're a 🌟

  • @lunaladuchesse1162
    @lunaladuchesse1162 Před 11 dny

    Good video thanks, I did that method years ago but didn't apply water, so thanks for the tip

  • @TheKrisFit
    @TheKrisFit Před 26 dny

    Thank you so much man!

  • @ChersJourney
    @ChersJourney Před rokem

    I used this with my first apartment, it kept it cooler too

  • @telisahunt1809
    @telisahunt1809 Před rokem

    Thank you so much I learn new stuff everyday❤❤❤

  • @nikkiagrawal2287
    @nikkiagrawal2287 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Amazing

  • @illuviium
    @illuviium Před 3 lety +13

    Lmao. So I live in an HOA community and my room is on the second floor of my house with 3 windows and it always gets molested by the sun for 8-9 hours of the day until the sun starts to set and I tried doing this only to receive a letter from my HOA community stating that “it’s probably just an oversight , but it has come to our attention that one or more cosmetic finishes to your home are in violation of our policy. Please correct the violation to avoid having to pay any future fees.” I live in an otherwise good looking neighborhood and it’s HOA so as you know they’re really strict about the way their community looks. They basically told me my aluminum foil made the neighborhood looked ghetto and to take that shit down before I get some fuckin fees to pay for it. Meanwhile all of my neighbors kids get to leave their scooters, bikes and skateboards littered across the street overnight with no one telling them Jack

    • @paulm283
      @paulm283 Před 3 lety +1

      same here brother

    • @palomag.6836
      @palomag.6836 Před 2 lety

      See this why I left HOA areas bc of THIS. Tell me why my sister got fined bc of the fucking trashcan being out in the garage??? SMH.

    • @debrawilliams-buss4694
      @debrawilliams-buss4694 Před rokem +1

      Window tinting in automotive section might work in your case

    • @lmeredeemed5043
      @lmeredeemed5043 Před rokem

      Costs more. Harder to get the tinted covering to go on nicely without someone helping.

  • @Melissa_Renee88
    @Melissa_Renee88 Před 2 lety +1

    I must try. I just bought curtains and didn't realize they're not the ones I needed until AFTER I put them up 🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @reemm4696
    @reemm4696 Před 2 lety +4

    I did this year's ago when I first moved into a new apartment and my furniture was not shipped yet, and I was sleeping in the living room with a large glass balcony slider doors. A few days later had the super demand to bring it down becaus it looked very hideous lol but it was very dark

  • @mauricemcloughlin8261
    @mauricemcloughlin8261 Před 3 lety +39

    Hey, update to my last comment saying thanks. Just an FYI for people, especially in cold areas. Yesterday I did the foil trick, an hour later I heard a smash. It seems the sun hitting the foil cause a heat reaction and cracked the window. I’m in Alberta Canada in -20c so most won’t have this issue.

    • @deadliftsfordays5364
      @deadliftsfordays5364 Před 3 lety +3

      sorry to hear about your window, mate

    • @mauricemcloughlin8261
      @mauricemcloughlin8261 Před 3 lety +5

      @@deadliftsfordays5364 oh gosh no worries buddy 💪💪

    • @Milkiestrawberri
      @Milkiestrawberri Před 3 lety +1

      kinda sounds scary, thanks though this makes sense

    • @quietpebble
      @quietpebble Před 3 lety +23

      Ok not to stereotype but only a Canadian would be nice enough to be somewhat okay with a cracked window and still give thanks... Dang I wish I was Canadian

    • @mauricemcloughlin8261
      @mauricemcloughlin8261 Před 3 lety +5

      @@quietpebble Hahahaha.

  • @paige7930
    @paige7930 Před rokem +2

    Doing this! Thanks!

  • @orang3kush
    @orang3kush Před 2 lety

    awesome

  • @moonboy5851
    @moonboy5851 Před 2 lety

    Legend, thanks!!

  • @caliavang9811
    @caliavang9811 Před 2 lety +1

    This is awesome!!!! Save alot of money

  • @bryanmeek2394
    @bryanmeek2394 Před rokem +1

    Why cant people like this have 100million subs. Thank you for the video!

  • @layeraddict
    @layeraddict Před 2 lety

    Great! It worked bro!

  • @garyz777
    @garyz777 Před rokem

    excellent...thanks!

  • @drkmgic
    @drkmgic Před 2 lety

    Perfect. I've been looking for a solution for Long

  • @tacticalpause3767
    @tacticalpause3767 Před 2 lety

    thx, for someone who despises the sun, this really saves the day.

  • @merino8472
    @merino8472 Před rokem +1

    nice job

  • @DrippyLive
    @DrippyLive Před rokem +1

    worked man thanks so much!

  • @bjsaust
    @bjsaust Před 3 lety +58

    Man, I've been trying to get my movie room dark for 12 years and it's this easy?

    • @prtilt837
      @prtilt837 Před 3 lety +8

      Remove windows

    • @DR3_34D
      @DR3_34D Před 3 lety +13

      Where the fuck is your movie room outside in the yard!?

    • @danaiasmith6504
      @danaiasmith6504 Před 3 lety +2

      I felt that🤣

    • @destiny5375
      @destiny5375 Před 3 lety +8

      @@DR3_34D Who shit in yo cheerios this morning?🤣😂

    • @genemyers17
      @genemyers17 Před 2 lety

      @@DR3_34D
      😂👍