Does anyone have pictures of using curtains outside the glass enclosure? Curious how it looks. Has anyone used frosted/ matte privacy film and then removed it because you were in a rental or selling? Curious how long it lasted, did it get dirty or yellow, how did you clean it, and how well/ easily did it come off? We are facing the same dilemma regarding clear shower glass enclosures for 2 different showers. I don't want to see any family members showering or be seen. I don't think it's sexy when people actually really clean themselves with a washcloth/ loofah, shave themselves, use a foot-scrubber, etc. People need privacy to clean their private parts. I love how people say lock the door etc. The reality is all families are different with different routines. There are bathroom stress times with larger families; especially in homes with only 2 bathrooms. A cheap way to clean glass shower doors is to dilute DAWN dish soap liquid in a spray bottle. Spray glass and you can use a wet paper towel to rub it all over the glass too. Let it sit 10 to 15 minutes. You can either use a squeegee to get it off or rinse it off and then squeegee the water off or use microfiber towel. Dawn will not cause any damage to the glass or stone tile. I have seen people adding vinegar to the solution; the amount of vinegar added lessens the wait time and can add a pungent smell if lots of vinegar is added. Vinegar should not be used if you have any natural stone tile. Note: This Old House uses Dawn dish soap with vinegar & baking soda to clean grout lines and then re-seals the grout.

Assuming that the bottom of the window is higher than the edge of the tub, then the solution is easier than you might think. The tile solution linked above to Victoria Elizabeth's bathroom is something we used to do regularly -- at the time there was no other way to do it. Now we do something easier. First, replace the window with a vinyl window that matches as closely as possible the window you removed. A number of companies make good vinyl windows. We like Milgard, if only for its unlimited lifetime warranty. Ordinarily I hate and will not install a vinyl window in an old house, but this is the one exception. You will also need to cover the frame with plastic. This is easy. All sorts of companies make cellular PVC trim. The oldest and best known is probably Azek. Remove the window and cover over the existing frame with PVC trim. Caulk all seams and use dabs of caulk to conceal any nail holes (we usually just glue ours up, no nails).. Install the vinyl window inside the new PVC frame IAW the manufacturer's instructions -- be sure to use to use no-rust stainless screws. For window casing, stool, etc. on the inside, again use cellular PVC trim boards. You can even get rosettes these days from companies like Chemcrest for that Victorian or Arts & Crafts look. Before we could get these pre-molded, we used to cast our own from Bondo automotive body putty -- sounds like it wouldn't work, but it does. Now your window is waterproof. Happy showering.

"He said they'd turned the man in to the police because he was canvassing the entire part of town, and had no license or permit. So....was he canvassing for thievery? Possibly." very possibly. I used to do the licensing in a nearby town. those going door to door were considered 'peddlers' and needed licensed also. for them that involved a police background check - fingerprinting and they had to carry a photo ID badge. That I made for them. Surprise - one day when I went home for lunch - to find one at my neighbors painting house numbers on the curb. Imagine his surprise that I didn't believe he had a license... lol! If he did I'd recognize him - and he would have recognized me. I called the city PD to come check him out/run him off. our city was serious about keeping strangers/unknowns out of the neighborhoods-they encouraged people to report anyone suspicious in the area, including anyone going door to door who could not produce the photo ID card. privacy: at this point, my bedroom window faces my tv/computer room window... my front door faces my back door - lol! living in the country on over 2 acres, I don't worry a lot about who can see in. I usually sleep with a section of my bedroom curtains pulled back. I'd move into the new place with no window coverings except the bedroom - those windows I'd want covered while sleeping. my boy used to be cabled out front close to my window so no one could get near it w/o me knowing. temporarily he is penned in the back while work is being done. I'm sure i'll end up with something on every window but it's not a priority right off. It will be by June - to block the sun/heat tho. outside - I don't think too much about being seen when I'm on the land - there aren't that many people around me yet - and about half of those in close view are gone during the day. but I will be having new people to the west of me - I'll be planting numerous trees on that side very soon. probably 4 fast growing evergreens! it's more that I just don't want to see them than concern that they see me. The number of homes close to me (w/in 5-15 acres) has tripled in the past 12 yrs! on the back and west side I'll have to put up some sun blocking coverings for summer time. In the summer I'm closed up pretty much (from the sun/heat). Late Oct thru late May I like things pretty open- except on the very windy days when dirt is blowing everywhere.

What great ideas. I am so grateful for all of your valuable input. I do want to see outside daytime and nighttime. That is important as there is a zen garden I would like to create there. I have 2 new photos from today! The wall helps with privacy quite a bit...I just realized it is about 5 ft., maybe 6 ft. high. It is the second wall on the side of the home a little peak of the window at the top can be seen. So the cover does not need to have texture, just a bit of privacy just in case (I'm a NYer)...so I'm excited about creating a simple application that maintains privacy! We will be creating a pathway on this side of our home that will be used daily for the people who will be assisting with the care of our elderly parents. Thank you so much for your contributions!!!