Flood lights

MinniesMum
Good point- the name is misleading, ‘black out’ blinds nowadays are not necessarily black, they can, as you say, be cream.

I want to know where the safest place in Britain is!

Where we used to live we had a street light outside the property which shone into the garden and lit the front and side of the house. Our car was broken into twice in the drive. We were burgled. When the policeman came he told us it was unfortunate that we’d left the light on for the burglars. The street light.

Burglary rates increase when there is a full moon. Darkness is good!

With double glazing blocking outside noise, the flashing of a torch or a security light coming on is the only thing to alert us to an intruder. A permanent light is no good. Perhaps if this was explained to your neighbour. That she is increasing her chances (and yours) of being burgled she may at least change it to a security light.

Also people walking in street lights feel secure but the lights cause shadows, dark drive ways. Far safer to carry a torch to flash into dark corners.

As I said, this is a new neighbour so I haven’t had time or money to get blackout blinds.
I resent having to do this when there is no reason for a massive light shining in my windows all night. It’s only 10ft from the pavement and on a Council house so no attraction to burglars.

Why wouldn't burglars be just as attracted to a council house as a home owners house pray?

The "blackout blind" in my bedroom is Fuschia, very bright pink

Mine is pale turquoise Legs55

If it’s on a council house then complain to the council.

What tanith said!!

I can vouch for the fact that 10 feet from the pavement is certainly no deterrent!

The council should surely be able to talk to your neighbour without mentioning your name.

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Camelotclub, come here, there are still cottages and barns for sale ?

We had to invest in blackout blinds from a local online store called Blinds Superstore. The neighbours ignored us and now has it in 24 hours 7 days a week....strange people what a waste if electric!