DIY Easy REVERSIBLE Window Covers For Your Car Camper

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DIY your own cheap and easy reversible window covers for your car camper or van.
In this video I give you the step by step instructions I used to make my car camping window covers. These are very easy to make and take a minimal amount of time and tools. If you do it right, they will block all light coming out of your windows for a more stealthy car camping experience. Great for #vanlife and #carlife !
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0:00 - How they work
1:19 - Stuff you'll need to make these window covers.
2:13 - How to make your window patterns.
5:21 - Starting to make the window covers.
10:02 - How to extend the edges.
13:43- How to make your new window covers allow air flow into your car.
19:17 - Making the cover for the rear hatch window.
30:17 - The light test.
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@HoneyandMe 2 жыл бұрын

If you found the video helpful, please leave a comment and hit that like button👍. You can find all of my car camping videos on this playlist👉 kzfaq.info/sun/PLf1i4HjA-m9QEJdVPFnDi5ljZ3U_aw4MT

@cindybarber8449 Жыл бұрын

I have a Matrix! This is inspiring! Maybe could have a 1/4 in thick piece of plywood the width of the bed that could slide out and be a table and have a folding camping stool for a chair

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

@@cindybarber8449 There are so many simple things one can do to make a car camper unique and comfortable! This is an excellent idea!❤️Thanks for sharing and happy car camping in your Matrix!

@cathybutler4532 Жыл бұрын

I have watched tons of videos on making window covers. I'm usually like yeah, yeah, same old, same old. I actually learned a lot from your video. Thank you for explaining it so well.

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Hi Cathy!!Your comment started my day on a high! Thank you! I appreciate it so much when viewers let me know if a video was helpful. Happy camping!-Sue

@chrisyates399 Жыл бұрын

This is by some margin the most comprehensive and ultimately effective demonstration of how to make absolute black-out blinds for stealth camping. You have the skills of a seasoned teacher and are very dextrous also! Thanks for this, and greetings from the UK! Liked and subbed.

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

You are too kind❤️Thanks so much! These blinds have worked perfectly for me so far👍

@dawnvierra4063 Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Caravan Carolyn sent me over

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Hi and welcome! I've been following Carolyn for years and just love her!

@brianbroussard4433 7 ай бұрын

Ive had my 06 matrix for 5 1/2 years and I absolutely LOVE IT!!! Thanks for the blacking out the windows idea. I'm in Florida so it'll REALLY help with the BLASTING sun we have here..Nov 12, 2023 and it's 90 degrees...UNREAL!!!!

@HoneyandMe 7 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Our 04 is still going strong, although, now I'm driving a '13 Rav4 for the winter. The Matrix is such a sweet car! Glad this video was helpful to you! Enjoy that Florida sunshine! I'm up in the Yukon and it's -10C, but I love the winters here. Take care!

@TheHapiCamper 2 жыл бұрын

Sue!! This is the best window shade I’ve ever seen and I’ve watched a lot a lot a lot of how to make a window shade videos! Well done!

@HoneyandMe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Winter! I’m off on an adventure and trying them out tonight! Take care❤️

@CaboWabotv Жыл бұрын

I've watched a lot of videos on people making these car shades, but yours is the best tutorial. Thank you

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️I appreciate hearing that! They have been working great for me so far and I’m now planning on making some for the cab of my motorhome too! More for the reflective side to keep it cooler on these hot summer days. Take care and thanks for watching😁

@jannaday3299 Жыл бұрын

The BEST ideas in my YEARS of looking for making window covers!! You have solved all the awkward problems of making them! I’ve been experimenting on a van and passenger car and now feel inspired to go back and improve what I’ve done! Thank you!! 🙏🏻😘💞

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much for the lovely comment! I have found they work really well and are holding up great!

@susanmaguire9009 Жыл бұрын

CC sent me. Great job. Will redo mine soon. You can also cut and insert a piece of screen somewhere in the middle for air and no bugs while being able to close it up since it is placed between the reflective and the foam core creating little doors on either side.

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Hi fellow Susan! That's a great idea! I do have the screen covers for the windows that you pull over the whole door, but little screen doors on the covers would work great! I'm going to try that with the 2 front windows as I have yet to make those ones. Thanks for the tip and for visiting!

@SweetBearCub 8 ай бұрын

This is possibly the best ever and most comprehensive video I have seen on creating stealth reflectix window covers for car camping that I have ever seen. You have earned a subscriber!

@HoneyandMe 8 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! I’ve made 2 sets now. One for the Matrix and one for the Rav4. They have worked perfectly and on my trip this fall I found they also helped to insulate and kept us warmer in the car at night. Thank you so much for your kind comment!😁❤️

@lifemyway200 Жыл бұрын

Literally the best, most concise window cover demo. Thank you!

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m currently camping in the car using them in stealth street camping and they have been great! ❤️

@bethcatt4044 Жыл бұрын

You could also use paper grocery bags for your patterns

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Yes, they would work great! A little harder to find these days though. Thanks for sharing the idea and for watching the video!

@maryjoyjoy8822 Жыл бұрын

I am planning on turning my 2008 Kia Sorento into a camper. Making window coverings was a pressing concern. Thanks for this excellent how-to for my upcoming adventure through Colorado 🏕

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And all the very best in your future adventures👍😁❤️Thanks for watching😁

@JeanneBaney Жыл бұрын

You are a genius! I have been thinking of traveling and sleeping in the car, but installing curtains and so forth just is beyond me. But yes , this I could do!

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

That's awesome, Jeanne! Go for it!!

@bonniecrites3526 Жыл бұрын

Honey thanks so much. That is what exactly what I needed to know. So now I'm off to make my window coverings.!! Yay Honey

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!! Hope they turn out great for you!👍😁

@TheHapiCamper 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to see somebody else struggling with getting that tape off the back of Velcro. I will spend at least 10 to 15 minutes sometimes trying to remove the backing on that stuff. Yay I’m not alone.

@HoneyandMe 2 жыл бұрын

OMGee! I know! I couldn’t believe how hard it was to get the backing off that stuff!! I don’t know how anyone without nails could get it off! Yikes! But sure sticks good!👍

@KashkaKat1 8 ай бұрын

Hey I have the 07 version of that same white car - love it and have already had a few adventures. I made the foam board window shades - just brilliant, thank u! I didnt put on the tab handle - I just crank down the window and pop them out from the outside. And didnt do the reflectix since when I camp in hot weather I like to drape my entire car with Aluminet shade cloth 90% which keeps car amazingly cool even in blazing sun. The netting hanging over open windows kinda serves as insect deterrent too, although in areas with heavy skeeters Im sure some would get in. I think I will add reflectix layers to the window shades though for cool weather camping (having it face inward) plus have a reflectix layer under my mattress to keep the chill from seeping in from below - happy sleeping and safe travels everyone!

@HoneyandMe 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! I love your idea using the shade cloth! I'm going to have to look into that. I've just completed a 3 week road trip in my car camper and some nights up here in northern BC were pretty chilly. But, I realized I was staying quite comfortable in the car at night with just 1 light comforter. I think it was the window covers. I put them up every night, reflectix side facing in, and slept cozily all night. Take care and happy camping!

@meldixon1327 Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, I now know what I will be working on the next month and a half to two months. Not planning my first SUV Camp trip until early Autumn. Give the bugs time to go hide, plus will give me time to order a trifold 6 inch mattress. Thanks for the great tips & tricks that are budget friendly

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

That’s great! I’m glad you are able to use the video to help in your adventures! Fall is a great time to car camp! No worries about bugs or being too hot. Many good wishes for a fun time!

@olevinabjacobsen2940 Жыл бұрын

Just love your canal. You Dee are the reason that I'm hoovering your videoes and your recomands about do's and donts. I'm slowly building a resousebank to only go weekends and a few days. Love love love you❤❤❤

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much on all counts!!♥It always makes my day to get a comment like yours😍. I wish you the very best in your future adventures!! - Sue

@MyLittleFarmhouse 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your time and effort in making such an incredibly comprehensive video 😊💕🇦🇺👍🏽

@HoneyandMe 9 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! I just had to make a 2nd set for my RAV4. Working great asI travel north in BC! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!😁❤️

@KCSmith1 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm impressed You used your left hand!

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

😆One of my super powers!🦸‍♀️

@SilverRose1937 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't have done it better myself! Well done!

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thanks! They work so well!

@skellym37061 Жыл бұрын

What a great video!You do a great job on all your video's.Thank you for your wonderful channel!

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Now you’ve got me blushing😊Thank you so much for your kind words❤️

@Delilaah57 Жыл бұрын

Carolyn sent me over too! Love the fact you are in BC too!

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Hello Deborah! Are you an island Girl?? I grew up in Campbell River and still have family there so spend quite a bit of time there. I consider myself an Island girl still and hope to be able to move back on to the Island one day. I miss the ocean. I'm now located in the Okanagan. Thanks so much for stopping by! Isn't Carolyn a lovely lady!

@kellydiver 2 ай бұрын

Great video! I think the only thing I might try differently is just covering the black side with black duct tape instead of bothering with the black foam board or black fabric. I’m definitely going to make some of these for my Jeep!

@HoneyandMe 2 ай бұрын

Hi Kelly! The black duct tape would work too. The difference would be that duct tape is shinier. I’ve noticed in other car/van campers that you can easily see the duct tape reflecting the light even through tinted windows, which does take away a lot of the stealthiness if you are trying to overnight someplace where you want to be inconspicuous. The foam board is non-reflective and just looks black through tinted or untinted windows. One thing I hadn’t taken into consideration when I used the foam board was it’s insulating qualities. Between the foam board and the reflectix my car stayed cooler in the sun and warmer at night! Bonus!! Anywho… just wanted to make you aware of the difference between the duct tape and foam board! Hope your covers work out great and you have many happy adventures in your jeep!

@kellydiver 2 ай бұрын

@@HoneyandMe Great points! Thank you.

@HoneyandMe 2 ай бұрын

@kellydiver Hope they help!😁

@jeanl844 Жыл бұрын

I need to do this soon and am grateful for your video!

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found me! Thanks for watching and good luck with your window covers!

@DebsWay 2 жыл бұрын

It was a bit of work but I think you're going to enjoy having those window covers. PRIVACY!!!

@HoneyandMe 2 жыл бұрын

A little bit… filming it is more work, lol! But, yes… privacy is important. Thanks for watching, Deb!❤️

@alexaelliott2598 Жыл бұрын

Excellent how to video, thank you

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're welcome! Hope you can use the information to make your car blinds!

@randomletter-5i4 4 ай бұрын

So helpful! I was struggling also with this...def will use this method!!

@HoneyandMe 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful! They have been working really well for me!👍😁

@alisonjudithbailey9125 Жыл бұрын

Excellent practical advice. Thank you.

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm very glad if it was helpful! Thank you for watching.

@alallen2767 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Stay safe.

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@turfnsurf9367 Жыл бұрын

IF you want a cheap vehicle, this is the best car for vanlife. The back seats and front passenger seat can fold completely flat.

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

You’re right, they do!👍Makes a huge difference. Thanks for watching!

@scottlopez9366 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! ! ! You covered the little details very well and the single topic gave you the video-time necessary to keep your watchers interested. I learned a lot and will now do the same for my Pontiac Vibe (same as Matrix). Thanks for the quality video.

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope they work our as well for you as they have for me. I have owned a Vibe before too! It was a 2009 and was a great car. I sold it to my son in law. Had to keep it in the family! Thanks again!

@elizakaltenberg6469 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great tutorial. I want to see how you ended up managing the front curtains, is the video up yet?

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Hi! Not yet!I ran out of camping season and was headed north to our cabin, but it’ll be up this summer.I tried a few variations but am not happy with any of them yet, so when it’s ‘perfect’ there’ll be a video! Hope you can wait! Thanks for watching😁❤️

@explorer867 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video. Have a good week 🤠

@HoneyandMe 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!😁

@lynnhamilton2086 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned screens. Could you show us how? Very good videos. Keep it up!

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

You bet! I'll get something filmed PDQ! Thanks for watching and take care!

@nubiasilva2449 Жыл бұрын

Wow eres genial, muchas gracias por tus enseñanzas, desde hoy tienes una nueva suscriptora ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! I’m glad it was helpful😁

@LittleCabinintheYukon 2 жыл бұрын

These look great!

@HoneyandMe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jojo9820 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel very informative. Thank you.

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thank you❤️I really appreciate hearing that😁

@flyinhawaiian7226 Жыл бұрын

Great job!!

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!🥰

@ColoradoMartini Жыл бұрын

You always find the best stuff.

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Denise!😁

@luckybeth777 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thank you!❤

@sandeedobberstine5591 Жыл бұрын

New sub. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!! Above and beyond helpful ❤

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing! And for watching the video! Welcome!❤️

@danjobry333 Жыл бұрын

Great instructions!!

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thank you😁❤️

@ColoradoMartini 4 ай бұрын

Very cool design

@HoneyandMe 4 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! Works great!

@technicalitems731 Жыл бұрын

Good ideas. Gonna use this for my van

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

That’s great! Mine work really well👍Thanks for watching❤️

@thelilacmum 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Sue! Very clear instructions and demonstrations. TFS, Heather 💜

@HoneyandMe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Heather! Maybe you can make some for Big Red!

@glennahuff841 Жыл бұрын

Love the way you explain how you make window cover😊

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 I appreciate the comment!

@CaravanCarolyn Жыл бұрын

Excellent, thorough instructions. Good job.

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thank you!😁They sure do the trick👍

@marionsutcliffe1119 3 ай бұрын

Stick aluminum foil tape to the inside of your rain guards so that light doesn't shine thru.

@HoneyandMe 3 ай бұрын

Hey! That’s a great tip!! Thanks so much for sharing it!❤️❤️👍👍

@knellwal Жыл бұрын

Caravan Carolyn sent me! 👍

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for coming! I'm so happy you did!

@markie3394 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Wished I had seen this before making my shades with black fabric. At least I know another option if/when I need to replace them. Thanks for sharing! ❤

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching❤️And happy car camping😄

@ColeCortner 2 жыл бұрын

This is ingenious and it looks clean... very sleek like some sort of new age visor

@HoneyandMe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!😀

@conniewaite1371 2 жыл бұрын

Best video I have seen on making your own.just started following you. Thanks alot,now I can confidently do my jeep windows

@HoneyandMe 2 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Thank you, Connie! I’m so glad this helped you😁Best of luck with your Jeep!

@mysimplelife567 Жыл бұрын

This was so very helpful! I've been so afraid to try and make my own. You made this so simple and easy to follow! Thank you!

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Hello Antoinette😁It always makes me happy to see these comments where someone has found what I’ve shared to be helpful! Thank you for letting me know❤️I’d love to hear how yours turn out!-Sue

@mysimplelife567 Жыл бұрын

@@HoneyandMe So I didn't make them exactly like yours but you did inspire me to just get some made. So I'm super happy that I finally have some covers for my windows. Thank you!

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

@@mysimplelife567 That’s awesome! Way to get ‘er done!👍👏

@staciebamsch2810 Жыл бұрын

You should do a video on how to car camp with your cat.

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Good idea! It’ll have to wait til next spring when I head out for another car camp. Sadly, it’s the end of car camping season for us this year.😢Gracie does love to travel, so she won’t need convincing!😄

@mikedilly9896 4 ай бұрын

Love the side and back window blackout shades idea. What about the windshield?

@HoneyandMe 4 ай бұрын

I’ll be doing a video on how I block out the front seat area once the snow melts and I can get the car up our steep hill driveway 😆. I’ve been experimenting with various methods and think I’ve hit on a winner👍I hope you’ll stick around til then! Thanks for watching and your question ❤️

@unacamper6700 Жыл бұрын

Get the reflectic with the foam in the middle,,,,,,, not the bubbles. 5 mm works best.

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

I didn't even know this existed! Where do you get it? Now I'm off to do a google search! Thanks for sharing this information and for watching!

@naturalsistar282 Жыл бұрын

What is the benefit of getting it with the foam in the middle?

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

I have yet to find this stuff, so can't comment on the benefits. I do know the reflectix makes a huge difference in the amount of heat that DOESN'T get into the car though.

@justmona9647 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍🌟

@HoneyandMe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mona❤️

@DanielWoike 13 күн бұрын

I have a Pontiac vibe (so a Toyota Matrix) I found your video for help with figuring out a sleeping method. But your video on how to make the window coverings is so detailed. I didn't think about using both black foam board and black duct tape. What thickness is the foam board? It looks like a trip to JoAnn or Micheals is in order.

@HoneyandMe 13 күн бұрын

Vibes are great too…I had a 2009 and only sold it when my son in law begged to buy it😁 I’m so glad you found me! The foam board is about 1/4 inch thick, and I’m pretty sure it’s a standard thickness. I got mine at a dollar store. I have to say how well the covers work! I’ve made sets for the Matrix and my Rav4. Traveling last fall I found the covers really helped to keep the warmth in the car overnight and I didn’t need to use my 12-volt blanket at all! Good luck with creating your covers and have fun car camping!👍

@DanielWoike 13 күн бұрын

@@HoneyandMe thank you for the response. Yeah, I love my Pontiac Vibe. I got about 170,000 miles over the 10 years of ownership on it and I hope to hit 300,000. I went to Micheal's today and I found the foam board. I got the 20x30 and the 24x36 ones. I measured the front windows and it seems like they are 31 inches across at the longest point, so I don't know if the 30" ones will work. Also your video, helped me decide that I didn't want to make a window cover for the rear window and just get one of the covers made by Heat shield. They have covers for every window, but at $50 for the three sets I would need, the cost was a bit much.

@HoneyandMe 12 күн бұрын

@DanielWoike What year is your Vibe? I have yet to make a cover for the front windows. I usually just use the folding windshield covers you can buy. I figure if I’m being stealthy, there are so many people who put them up in their cars to keep heat out that it wouldn’t stand out. I did make them for the side windows though so it appears to just be a dark tint. Let me know how your front one goes! Good idea on ordering the back window cover. It is the hardest one to make with all the weird bumps. My Matrix has a separate opening window in back, which is great for camping, but makes even more stuff to cut around. The Rav4’s was much easier to make. Good luck with your covers! Lmk how it goes!-Sue👍😁

@DanielWoike 12 күн бұрын

@@HoneyandMe Thanks Sue. 2008 Vibe. I was talking about the front side windows, not the windshield. I use a Covercraft folding windshield shade on the windshield.

@HoneyandMe 12 күн бұрын

@DanielWoike Lol! I guess we’ll never know how difficult making one for the windshield is😆This summer my goal is to figure out a good curtain for privacy between the back and front of the car. I made one that worked pretty good last summer, but I think I can do better. Hoping to do a video later on. Let me know if you think the money spent is worth it for your back window though. I’m curious!😁

@Paddle-N-Fish Жыл бұрын

Wow, that works great! Thanks for the tips! What did you put in to keep the light out of the front windows and windsh? Same thing?

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for watching😁In the front windshield I use one of the store bought windshield sun reflectors. I got mine at a 2nd hand store that is for a Kia. It is bigger than my windshield so covers it completely with excess on each side. Then, so far, I’ve been using 2 of the kind that fold up into a small circle. Hard to explain them. They have wire around the edges and pop open on their own. They cover the driver’s and passenger’s windows in the front seat. They are black on one side, which works with staying stealthy. I plan to make the same covers for the side windows in the front when I get a chance as the ones in the back work so well. Until then, these pop out ones work is I place the right and use clips to keep them in place. Take care!❤️

@Paddle-N-Fish Жыл бұрын

@@HoneyandMe awesome! Thanks for the quick reply! I will be making some of these for my Florida trip next month. I sleep at rest stops on the way, but hate the bright street lights, so this will solve that problem! I got over 300,000 miles on my matrix, and it still runs like new!

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

@@Paddle-N-Fish I'm envious!! Loved Florida when I was there a few years back! Good luck with your window covers and your adventure!! These Matrix cars are amazing!!

@dmrcreations3311 8 күн бұрын

Hi I love your videos and am currently staying in my car now. Not by choice but here I am. Anyway lol I have tried this method and found alot of the heat makes the duct tape hot and smell and also didn't feel safe using the spray adhesve because of chemiicals as well. Is there a safer method to these. Thanks so much in advance, Donna

@HoneyandMe 7 күн бұрын

Hi Donna! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Regardless of why you are staying in your car, you seem to have a good attitude. Good on you! Making the best and being thankful goes a long way in finding joy. Now, as to the 'smell' issue! I'm wondering if it could be the duct tape brand. Mine have never emitted an odour in the heat, so am at a loss as to why yours would. As to using a different method to glue to 2 sides together, you could use a glue gun. Or any glue that you felt okay about. Just give it the time to dry and cure. If you are still hesitant to use a glue, you could try just putting the 2 pieces in the windows, one on top of the other, and just use the friction and pressure of the window frames to hold them in. It would be more fiddly, and the pieces may not last as long without the duct tape to protect the edges, but it could work if you wanted to avoid the use of glue and duct tape. I found in colder weather, these window covers, with the shiny side facing in, kept my car much warmer at night, and in the daytime with the shiny side facing out to reflect the sun, kept the car way cooler on hot days. It's the 2 layers that work together to insulate the windows better. But you could also just use one layer at a time. It really depends on what you are comfortable with. I hope this has been helpful and given you some ideas of how to make it work for you. I'd love to hear what you end up with and how it works for you. Stay in touch! All the best-Sue

@dmrcreations3311 6 күн бұрын

@@HoneyandMe thanks so much for getting back to me ..I really appreciate it. I will definitely try some of these methids out. Have a great week.

@HoneyandMe 5 күн бұрын

@dmrcreations3311 You’re so welcome! You have a great week too! ❤️

@elizakaltenberg6469 Жыл бұрын

I bought some foam board thinking I’d use that instead of the reflectix but turns out it has bad smell. I left it out to vent but 3 days later it still smells 😢 Do all of them do that or I got a bad one?

@HoneyandMe Жыл бұрын

That’s weird! Mine didn’t smell at all. Does it smell all around? Or is it from the foam between the papers? If it’s the foam, maybe sealing the edges with the tape will trap it? That is very strange, but I’m assuming there are different producers of the same kind of stuff. Sorry I can’t be more help, and I hope you can figure out a solution. Best of luck👍-Sue