A quiet revolution on my block: Blackout blinds everywhere

Walking through my neighborhood at dusk, I've seen a dramatic uptick in houses fitted with blackout window treatments. This collective move seems aimed at crafting a darker, more serene environment for winding down. What everyday shifts toward better rest have you observed in your community?

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the_jordan1h ago

But what's driving this shift beyond just better sleep? In my area, the new municipal LED streetlights are aggressively bright, casting a blue-white haze that defeats traditional curtains. I'm seeing full blackout systems with side channels to eliminate all light bleed, not just basic roller shades. Is this more about reclaiming darkness from urban glow, or are people also trying to mitigate the constant standby lights from electronics in their bedrooms?

the_ryan43m ago

Man, @the_jordan, you've hit on something real with that urban glow observation. Those new LED streetlights are like mini suns, and even the best curtains can't fully block that blue-white bleed. It's definitely about reclaiming darkness, but also the cumulative effect of all those tiny LED indicators from chargers, routers, and gadgets. Our bedrooms have become little control rooms, and the constant low-level light is subtly stressful. I've found myself taping over standby lights and investing in proper blackout blinds just to feel like I'm in a cave at night.