Cindy Tran, Australian Daily Mail

Published: February 25, 2021, 20:03 US Eastern Time | Updated: February 25, 2021, 20:09 US Eastern Time

A thrifty mother found a simple solution to block the glare from both sides of the roller blind.

This woman from Tasmania used Bunnings' PVC molded parts to fill the annoying gap between the roller shutter and the window frame.

The two molds cost her only $5.30 each.

A thrifty mother found a simple solution to block the glare from both sides of the roller blind. This woman from Tasmania used Bunnings' PVC molded parts to fill the annoying gap between the roller shutter and the window frame

To fill in the gaps, she simply trimmed the molding lines so that they fit the bevels perfectly, and then sprayed them to match her gray shutters.

"Just want to share a little trick I made with roller blinds," the shrewd mother wrote in a Facebook group.

"I don't like the small gaps they leave on both sides, so I thought about how to cover them without spending an arm and a leg. So I came up with this idea.

To fill in the gaps, she simply trimmed the molds so that they fit the bevels perfectly, and then sprayed them to match her gray shutters

She only paid $5.30 from Bunnings-and they can be trimmed to accommodate any bevels between the blinds and window frames

After sharing her DIY method, many people were very impressed by her efforts, saying that they are now keen to use her skills to bridge the gap.

Many people say this is a common dilemma they face at home, while others describe the mother's approach as "excellent", "smart" and "now it's a skill."

'good idea. I also hate gaps. I always feel that someone is watching on the other side," one wrote.

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