While searching for a thrifty way to obscure the neighbors' view into her kitchen without blocking sunlight, assistant editor Meghan Dockendorf found the solution right here in our offices. The 3M industrial window film that the building-maintenance guys use to cordon-off glass-walled cubicles has an elegant frosted look, and starting at about $8 a square foot, it's a fraction of the cost of etched replacement glass. To apply the coating, spray the glass and film with soapy water, put them together, and smooth out the bubbles with a squeegee.
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