Last week, we mentioned how Blackout Curtains keep out sunlight and minimize the rise in indoor temperature in hot weather. But Blackout Curtains do more than just reduce your summertime utility bills. Think of this unique product as the closest thing you’ll find to an impenetrable wall when it comes to a window covering. Here are some extra benefits you get from Blackout Curtains:

• They turn day into night: If you work the graveyard shift and sleep during the day, just pull down a Blackout Curtain over your window to completely block out sunlight and make it easier to rest.
• They reduce glare: Light coming in through windows makes TV, computer and projection screens hard to see and read. Blackout Curtains ease the strain on your eyes and enhance your experience.
• They can keep you warm in winter: Just as they help slow down the rise in indoor temperature during summer, Blackout Curtains can insulate your home, classroom, or office and minimize heat loss when the weather gets colder. As a result, you reduce your heating bill and keep everyone comfortable and productive.
• They can block out noise: When you want peace and quiet, the same properties that make Blackout Curtains a great insulator make them an excellent soundproof barrier. This can prove especially useful if you live or work near a busy street or a developing area undergoing construction.

Of course, when people say Blackout Curtains black out your room, they really mean it. So when you do get a set, keep your good china locked away and tread carefully.