So I needed new blinds, was hoping for blackout - but had tried blackout curtains and had no luck. I thought I__ give these a try, even though I was hesitant because they seemed maybe more flimsy than wood ones would be? And hot damn_ if they don__ totally block out the light! You can__ help the outline of the light around the blinds - they are put on inside the window sill, not outside like curtains, but it is the difference of night and day completely! I took pictures literally a minute apart, as I pulled the blinds shut / open (excuse the mess), and they literally blacked out my bedroom. I am so excited! This morning was the first time having it be pitch black in there, and it made a huge difference for me.They were pretty easy to put up, tho I couldn__ seem to use the little tool it came with. _��___� I was able to tighten the plastic bolts by hand enough to get them tight. I__l have my husband check it - he__ stronger. They just work similar to a tension rod, there__ no screws to put into the wall, or anything difficult. It took minutes.They came packaged really well - I bought 2 and each blind was units own box, and then they were both packaged in another box together. It was longer than my windows, so I was nervous at first, but once unpackaged, it was the right width.I got the beige or brown honeycomb blinds at 41_ - the color is a warm brown tone, like Kraft cardstock. A little darker than I expected, but I actually really like it.The length was perfect - there is MAYBE a 1/8_ on either side, maybe - so make sure you measure both the top and bottom of your windows (some are not consistent).I would definitely recommend these for anyone looking to blackout their room!