Glass doors can reduce privacy and insulation, prompting a low-cost solution using a woven beach mat. A 24×72-inch natural straw beach mat can be hung over a door using two hooks mounted at the top of the frame, then pulled down to cover glass panes. The mat rolls up and ties using attached ties when not in use. The option to remove mat edges and sew new fabric is possible but not required. The idea costs about $3 at discount stores; shoppers can check local dollar stores' end-of-summer stock or buy similar mats online for a renter-friendly window treatment.
Summer might be winding down, but it's hard to believe that sweater weather is just around the corner when I'm still blasting my AC at full strength and keeping my blinds down to seal in as much cool air as possible. One Instagram creator claims to have found a seasonal dollar store find that adds the same protective power (and some extra privacy) to your glass doors year-round - and the "genius" hack also adds some beach-inspired vibes to your home.
In the Instagram video, Lindsay demonstrated how an inexpensive beach mat - a 100% natural straw mat that measured 24×72 inches - quickly transformed into makeshift blinds with a little renter-friendly DIY prep. Hanging up two hooks on either side of the top of the door frame, she was able to hang up the beach mat and pull it down to cover the door's glass planes. Whenever it's not needed, it's easily rolled up and tied in place to the mat's attached ties.
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