Blackout your room easy and free

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

[@tylerka6168]

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

[@youtubeaddict5663]

HAHAHAHAHHAAH ikr lmao

[@haleynic]

facts

[@one_bro_god6ixssh357]

That's what am saying

[@PaperclipProphets]

Yes, it was to the point! Thumbs up for sure 👍

[@joyherring81]

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 ☺️

[@luckyburros69]

How long did it stay stuck on the window?

[@ts5792]

You honestly sound like a very caring person good for you

[@f.r.etling6226]

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

[@rosyybear]

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

[@luc1ferblack]

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

[@altaeventmanagement8874]

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

[@jacoblyman5359]

It's gonna get worse this Sunday with time change..

[@luckyburros69]

Did it ever fall off while sleeping?

[@usamachippi6570]

Sheet name ?

[@2quann]

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

[@julia393n]

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]

Have you get it removed, and how?

[@julia393n]

@@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._]

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.

[@kweenjade01]

Woooow. 😮Thanks for the warning. While it's "free" it's also extremely ugly.😢 I've got lots of expensive blackout curtains I'm deciding between already.

[@Homeside301]

​@@julia393nDo you think a razor blade will work? Like the ones you put in a box cutter to scrape? Or if the stain pretty flat

[@tesso4699]

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

[@alanwilson4208]

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]

No problem, good thinking about the windex👍

[@keviren6443]

so, did any mold grow?

[@alanwilson4208]

None yet.

[@keviren6443]

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

[@keviren6443]

@@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.

[@beekind466]

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

[@papasouzas1]

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

[@Rain06]

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

[@xanderwindeymusic]

just call it autism bro😅 got the same but like- cmon man

[@dyegsitsw954]

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.

[@ritacollins2635]

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😉

[@gnstarz6924]

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!

[@nicolechatfield250]

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!

[@elizabethdagrosa1343]

This was incredibly helpful. I have renters staying at a house that has a ton on sunlight in the bedroom, and it is getting their 3 year old up at 5 a.m. -- not fun! You have saved their vacation and probably gotten me a repeat renter. Thanks, Mate!

[@LyndaMarieRoy]

Wow! Surprising and excellent solution! Thank you!

[@256k_]

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

[@mauricemcloughlin8261]

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]

sorry to hear about your window, mate

[@mauricemcloughlin8261]

@@deadliftsfordays5364 oh gosh no worries buddy 💪💪

[@Milkiestrawberri]

kinda sounds scary, thanks though this makes sense

[@quietpebble]

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]

@@quietpebble Hahahaha.

[@Giogains255]

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]

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

[@vanessacontreras5575]

Really? Lmao who cares I rather save money on electricity.

[@DarkSabrewulf123602]

​@@vanessacontreras5575Some people sleep during the daytime genius.

[@introverse8972]

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]

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

[@janicaleflore]

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! 😉

[@russullhussain6046]

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

[@LyndaMarieRoy]

You method worked to transform my guest room into a 5-day “darkness retreat” for myself, which was transformative. My white PVC window frames slightly glowed from sunlight so I added foil, held on by painters tape over the frames.

[@bill9279]

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.

[@Practice_Kindness-1st]

I must admit, this is brilliant mate!

[@melanindawn2050]

Brett, you just solved my window issue. Thanks for sharing your solution.

[@Mordadigsjalv]

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

[@murphymary1015]

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.

[@tristanbackup2536]

Pro tip; cut some wood boards to shape to the window & wrap the board with foil so if you need to take it off, you can so you don't have to clean the windows.

[@Vyngraven]

at that point, wouldn't just the wood be enough?

[@125hz8]

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

[@mauricemcloughlin8261]

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

[@Ads97ads]

If you don't want to use water because of mould or staining you can use blue tack instead, its what ive done and works great

[@rein_rein]

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!

[@reemm4696]

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

[@illuviium]

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]

same here brother

[@palomag.6836]

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]

Window tinting in automotive section might work in your case

[@lmeredeemed5043]

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

[@RiddleKingOnline]

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.

[@jackikhtiarisr2439]

I tried this and it worked. But after awhile i wanted the light to come in when I wanted it and blocked when I didn't want it. Eventually I found these little strips and so far it's been working pretty good. they are called sleepy time tracks

[@julsca3738]

I need more info on this

[@steveno7058]

Awesome video! Does it stay attached to the glass during hot summers and cold winters?

[@DylanIsGoingToHell]

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!

[@harveyd3023]

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

[@AakritiAgarwal25]

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

[@joe1205]

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!

[@TheBoguspokus]

Excellent tip there mate . Thanks for that.

[@HunterOfArc]

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

[@dhanashrirane_dr]

Amazing. You just did it

[@Mister_MasterzRN]

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!

[@bretttolliday]

You are so welcome!

[@sarahhagi6453]

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

[@bretttolliday]

My pleasure 😊

[@nazfizzle1924]

This is frikin genius - thank you!!!

[@Giggle.wolf_12.7]

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

[@bjsaust]

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

[@prtilt837]

Remove windows

[@DR3_34D]

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

[@danaiasmith6504]

I felt that🤣

[@destiny5375]

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

[@genemyers17]

@@DR3_34D 😂👍

[@lunaladuchesse1162]

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

[@patriciaking7892]

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 💞.

[@bretttolliday]

Hope you enjoy

[@annmarie6570]

This is genius thank you!!!❤

[@danielconstable8738]

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

[@builtdifferent3745]

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

[@Dwk001]

This is insane how easy, simple, and cheap (basically free)... Also there isn't any sticky or difficult adhesive

[@hootiebubbabuddhabelly]

That's brilliant!! Thank you for sharing!

[@QianaYuki]

thank you so much for sharing, I will definitely try this! But the only issue is, if you want the light to come inside your bedroom during the day, you need to remove the foils and at night put them on doing it every day can be quite frustrating, but this is definitely something I can use temporarily until I figure out another solution...but if anyone has good solutions that can blackout a room at night but bring light in during the day, I would love to hear it! Thank you!!!

[@youtubeaddict5663]

Id like to know this too lol

[@slayerSRBIJA89]

try using plywood?

[@tristanbackup2536]

Wood or cardboard is your best bet. Just wrap it with foil so can slot it in & out easy. 😅

[@debrawilliams-buss4694]

Buy window tinting from automotive section

[@sienna8844]

Do u have to sticky tape it after applying the foil or does it stay in place after the water dries up?

[@bretttolliday]

No it stays up for over a week👍😊

[@cookeeee1962]

Brilliant 👏

[@cjhetle]

@@bretttolliday A week, who wants to go thru all that trouble every week ugh!

[@Brozza]

@@cjhetle try yours with superglue then 👌🏻

[@Melissa_Renee88]

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

[@masondawra284]

All the night shifters are loving you right now mate!

[@nilanisriprasanth1573]

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

[@InTheDreamRealm]

This was fantastic my friend! I do work nights and this would help for sure but i need something less permanent? I have a huge patio door and a small tiny window in my room and on my days off I would love to be able to have the sun come in without having to do this process all over again! Do you have any tips my friend? I also have no money so I can't really buy anything! lol thanks man! 🌹

[@bretttolliday]

Glad it was helpful!

[@InTheDreamRealm]

@@bretttolliday 🌹🌹

[@buddhapalmtv6878]

I'm p#ssed off I didn't think of this myself! Genius! Does the foil block out the light on its own, or does it need the curtain as back up too? How much of a pain is it to get off?

[@bretttolliday]

The foil will black out the light on its own👍

[@buddhapalmtv6878]

@@bretttolliday is it a nightmare to get off?

[@davidmaschari2282]

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

[@Addicted-gemer]

Update did it work and for how long

[@Addicted-gemer]

If it did.😊

[@davidmaschari2282]

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

[@Eggman_Games2010]

dudes gonna survive the scp-001 when day breaks event

[@michellesovereign4564]

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!

[@zennabella1676]

THANKS, I DIDNT KNOW THAT. I WILL TRY IT. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS I WONT BE ABLE TO SEE OUT BUT THATS OK, I CAN GO TO A WINDOW IN ANOTHER ROOM FOR THAT.

[@thdinc.8421]

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

[@bretttolliday]

Glad it helped!

[@jeffthompson4099]

Mannnnnn!!! You’re a genius!!!

[@abdullahussien6683]

great job thanks for sharing!!

[@dayanaacosta7002]

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

[@bretttolliday]

You are so welcome!

[@artmitchell6280]

Which side facing out? Does it matter?

[@caydarusyare1538]

Thanks you

[@bumblebeek5900]

How long it sticks on window?

[@irbmor]

Brilliant! You are a life saver 🙏🏽

[@bretttolliday]

You're welcome!

[@NuLiForm]

👀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

[@bryanmeek2394]

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

[@bretttolliday]

Thank you

[@ajayapattnaik627]

Excellent, great kaizen

[@toddsmith1969]

"Look at that" LOL the way he said that

[@whateverbro8221]

I tried aluminum foil. I don't know why I didn't think about spraying water to make it stick. Thanks for the tip

[@bretttolliday]

Glad I could help!

[@ginny5842]

This is genius!

[@johnlyran8853]

This is amazing thank you 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@zmezgar2387]

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

[@TheKrisFit]

Thank you so much man!

[@andrewb9974]

Right on bud, cheers!

[@michaelwright2316]

brilliant, thanks for making this video

[@devbachu7072]

How long that can stay so privacy also

[@samifolio950]

not gonna lie I expected him to go on a long rant before he got into it, not saying he looks like the stalling type, it was just a feeling I got, but he got in the gist of it pretty fast

[@alenmurphy5827]

Very awesome

[@NestorJulianPlataPlata]

Easy and nice

[@bretttolliday]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@Monkeyfacex13]

This may be a dumb question but can this grow mold?

[@swagatikanepak8503]

That surprisingly worked mate !!! Thanksss. Cheers 🍻

[@KernowFay]

And how does the heat hitting the glass react with that?

[@korionterivers9995]

OMG. This is brilliant

[@captainzodd5281]

Absolute legend

[@arasduke]

Thanks for your intelligent idea❤

[@gretchens-world]

Genius!

[@ChersJourney]

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

[@crocodeli]

Dude this is brilliant, this works so well

[@IntegraDIY]

How long will it stay up? Considering only water is used? I would think the water would dry and it’ll all come down? Or does it stick on for years?

[@bretttolliday]

Quite a while if that is what you need