Originally posted by Randi
Apart from the things Koxka mentioned, I like that the string is "built" into the wall and only about 10 or 20 cm long. You pull it out and you pull it either up or down, the bit you let go goes into the wall and don't hang loose. As Koxka says, it's VERY good at keeping noise and light out!
Wow, I'm feeling very insular and naive now. I've never heard of these before but want to find out more. Thanks (all of you!) for the info.

Nowadays (uhhh, at night only) I pull my miniblinds and then stick up a cardboard baffle to 1) avoid more cat damage and 2) get privacy from my neighbors due to existing cat damage.

What is this type of blind you've shown called?