Windows that are exposed to the neighbors or a busy street may require additional privacy. As an alternative to heavy drapes, consider glass treatments that will make windows opaque.

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TOURS FEATURES DIY NEWS SAVE Home Hacks & AnswersHome Design & DecorWindows, Doors & Walls Suggestions for Covering Glass Block Windows By Phyllis Benson SAVE Glass blocks range from transparent to opaque, providing varying degrees of light and privacy, but often shadows and movement can be seen through the each type to some extent

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Window screens are made out of lightweight material like aluminum, and covered with a mesh screen, usually made out of nylon or lightweight metal

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With a scant amount of paint and light pressure, you can turn your window screens into works of art. This art form can fool the eye.

Source: How to Paint Designs on Window Screens | eHow

Lay pressure-treated 2×4 boards around the perimeter of the porch. Use a framing square to make sure the sill plate is square. Fasten the sill plate to the concrete floor using lag bolts and concrete anchors (Image 1). Attach a layer of untreated wood on top of the sill plate to provide a base for interior trim work. Use a reciprocating saw or a handsaw to remove the sill plate from door opening.

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