My neighbor was peeking in my basement window

Another option for window covering would be blinds and you could get either vertical or horizontal.

I just put verticals in my workout room and if I want, I can let in light by closing them just enough so anyone looking in will only be able to see the wall. That still lets in loads of light.

Most of the time I leave the open though 'cuz I like looking out into my backyard while I'm working out. We are lucky and have an alley between us and the neighbors with some very large redwood trees blocking most of the view.

. . . or maybe moon him next time ! }(
 
>Also I like the idea of that frosted glass covering. I like
>that idea a lot! That stuff is just peel & stick, isn't it?
>

The kind we got clings to the window. It doesn't have adhesive. You peel it off the backing, spray the window with a diluted soap solution, then put it on the window and press out the air bubbles. It is very easily removed if you decide you don't want it anymore. Pay attention to how opaque it is, though. The first one my husband bought was pretty clear, and I made him take off his clothes and stand in front of the bathroom window with the light on while I was out in the backyard at night. I could see pretty much everything he did. So I made him go back and get a more frosted version that isn't as see-through.
 
Way back in the day I used to participate in aerobic classes in a huge gym full of women at Ohio State. Never failed. The doorways were always FILLED with guys watching. My theory: Most men won't go near dance/step aerobics because they think it's a "chick" thing and they don't really get it. Part of the reason they watch is because what we're doing looks so alien to them and they want to see what other crazy thing we might do and, hopefully, figure out why we want to do it while they do not. Then there's the obvious: the sex thing. The other part of why men watch is because we're dressed more skimpily than usual; sweating; and, in the midst of all the alien things we're doing, if they watch long enough we'll, hopefully, do something that looks vaguely pornographic. Show this to any man and I guarantee they'll say "uh... yep."

Your nosy neighbor probably has it in his head that you're putting on a show and not covering your windows means the show is for him (puh-leeeeze). At any rate, if you really don't think you should have to cover your windows, don't. But be prepared to have an audience. And, if he's mouthy as well as nosy, your audience could multiply. I know, I know. I'm just saying.
 
Uggghh, sorry this happened to you!

I thought of that when building our house and put those glass blocks in for a window in my workout room. They let the light in, but you can't see through them and you don't need blinds or curtains.

I would definitely do something like this to the window!
 
>Another option for window covering would be blinds and you
>could get either vertical or horizontal.
>
>I just put verticals in my workout room and if I want, I can
>let in light by closing them just enough so anyone looking in
>will only be able to see the wall. That still lets in loads
>of light.

Just be sure to close them the right way: with the curved surface (the more attractive surface) to the OUTSIDE of the house. Otherwise, people can see in anyway. I used to hang my blinds with the pretty, curved side in, until a friend who lived kitty corner from me called me one night and said "hey! I can see you sitting on your couch!" and she described everything I was doing. And my shades were closed (I couldn't see out!)
 
Hey, this thread reminds me...whatever happened with that situation where someone was getting calls and it sounded like the guy was watching them? I think the poster was a mom w/ a husband who traveled frequently...u know what I am talking about? It was creepy.

Good luck w/ your sitch, Laura. I also vote for window coverings. When I was a teen, I used to stay at home alone on weekends. There was someone in the neighborhood who was outside of my house regularly. I'd find blocks under my window, little piles of rocks to show they'd been there, one morning I found my screen bent in half and leaning next to the house. And my window had been open. I can really relate to feeling angry at the invasion.
 
At first I thought he might have thought you were in distress. You know, if you were lying down, he might have thought you were passed out or something like that. It may have taken him a minute or two to realize you were working out.

But, you do need to report him and confront him. That way you'll know his side of the story and he'll know you're not afraid to stand up for yourself. If he is a pervert, he'll be more likely to leave you alone if he knows your not passive. Did that make sense?
 
I would not alter my windows in any way. You are NOT the one behaving inappropriately here. Give him a break for the one time, if it happens again (with either guy), call the cops. You do not need to change your behaviour, spend money on renovations, or feel uncomfortable. If having a chat with an officer makes them feel uncomfortable, so be it. Their problem, not yours.
 
Well, LauraMax, you know how I am with "meatheads" in the gym, so you know my answer. Confront the dude. Smack him around. Get up in his face and ask him if he enjoyed the show. Say, "Take a picture, man, it'll last longer. How would like it if I peeping-tommed you, Looky-Lou?"

Okay, just kidding! But I couldn't resist. I hope you understand this was all just for humor...you know, making light of my hot-headedness at the gym last night from that other thread I started. }( :p ;-)
 
LMAO! I'm glad we can make light of this. I think he's harmless. I just think he's a harmless, audacious creep. If I wanted an audience I'd wear my home exercise clothes to the gym. :p

I still think the "glazed" windows is the best idea. I know I shouldn't have to but it's really the easiest way out. Remember, they're basement windows--they're small (maybe 2 X 3?) & I doubt I can find blinds that fit. I'm gonna have a little Home Depot shopping spree this w/e. I need some other crap for the house & the long w/e is the perfect time to get it done.
 
In all honesty, I was on vacation in the Smoky Mountains with my hubby and we were staying in a cabin (surrounded by other cabins). Our cabin had the "vista view", though, and people invariably walked right through "our property" and stood right by our cabin to see the view. Uh, peeps, if you wanted the cabin with the view, you should have booked it. I don't want you 4 feet from my window, my door, or my balcony. M'kay?" So, anyhoo, I took Cathe DVD's along and was doing Rhythmic Step and looked out the window and this guy was just standing there watching me. Forget the vista view, he was looking right inside our cabin at me doing aerobics. At least he had the good sense to meander away after I made irritated eye contact with him for peeping.
 
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