Best of … home privacy solutions

Contributed by Tim Brugger, Catalogs.com Top 10 Guru

Sweet, glorious privacy; or ‘privassy‘ as our friends across the pond would call it.

Often too hard to find, but certainly welcome when we can locate some of it. With phones that talk to us and computers that seem to anticipate our every whim there seems to be less and less time for us to just … be.

We need some ‘privassy‘ dang it, however and wherever we can get it. As a crucial first step, take a look at some of these alternatives in the best home privacy solutions.

Property fence

Block meddlesome neighbors

If you’re living next door to Alice Kravitz (a shout out to all Bewitched fans), privacy precautions begins at the property line. Nosy neighbors feel no compunction about plodding up to the front door to share “the latest” in juicy, neighborhood gossip. Now you can stop ‘em in their tracks with a stylish, yet effective fence from Amazing Gates. Feeling individualistic? They’ll custom make one for you if you’re so inclined.

Drapes

Close out the world

These are especially valuable home privacy solutions for the vacuum-in-the-nude crowd, which I understand is a larger contingent than the rest of us could or would like to imagine. Don’t understand the appeal, but then it is not for me to wonder why. Beyond the ‘privassy‘ aspect of a set of drapes, they can turn the whole inside of your home upside down, in a good way; like these 100% silk curtains from Half Price Drapes. Actually, ‘half price’ isn’t quite accurate; these are priced closer to 60% off.

Frosted glass windows

Artistic and functional

Whether you want to keep out the prying eyes of neighbors or gain a bit more privacy inside the home, accomplish both using architectural, frosted or stained glass from Delphi Glass. Either option will add a touch of elegance, along with the freedom that comes from opaque windows.

Security camera

Keep an eye out

The best home privacy solutions are those that alert you before someone has gone so far as to encroach upon your personal space. That kind of thing does not fly, not when our ‘privassy‘ is at stake. You may be pleasantly surprised to learn going 21st century in your search for some quiet time is not an expensive proposition. This domed camera at Parts Express is under $60; a solid investment in one’s privacy.