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HowTo: Make Your Own Privacy Glass for Dirt Cheap

Privacy glass is pretty pricey, and if you're living in a rental, your landlord likely won't appreciate you painting glaze on the windows. So, if you're a privacy hound, here's a simple, cheap hack that will prevent peeping toms.

Frosted glass window against a plain wall.

All you need is a cotton sheet and some starch. And your landlord may rest assured- it can be easily removed with hot water and a razor.

Before

Interior view of a hallway with two doors and wooden flooring.

After

Interior view featuring a closed door next to a lamp and stacked books.

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