AIBU people staring into my house

I lived somewhere for a year that was a bit overlooked (during uni, some halls of residence)

Anyways, I put some newspaper in the bottom half of the window. Still had plenty of light but privacy from ghe street. A very temporary solution?

Reminds me of the time, after a good night out, I stared into people’s windows because they’d all left their curtains wide open and I was saying ‘they only do that because they want you to look at their posh houses.’. Much to my friend’s amusement I walked straight into a lamppost and blacked my eye! 😂😂

I can’t even start with how unimportant this is in the present situation. Lucky you that you will soon have a big high wall to protect you. Until then close the curtains or just don’t be in that room. Whatever

Put your Christmas tree up in front of your window - with ALL of the lights and jazz on it FULL bling. That wiil give em something to stare at.

Op, they would typically stop, sometimes hold onto my fence and say something like "it's a nice day isn't it?"
Me; yes lovely.
Them: you've got your work cut out.
Me: yes I know
Them: is that a clematis?
Me: yes it is
Them: oh I like clematis, such a lovely flower.
Me: pauses wondering what else to say
Them: well I'll let you crack on then, bye.
I didnt know them either!

I get this every time I try and do my front garden, I have a huge monkey puzzle tree which draws attention

My Mum loves having a stroll around the neighborhood & seeing what “work” the neighbours are having done. It’s almost like a hobby!

just tape some sheets of newspaper up until the wall is finished

Simple as that

We get this Alot people walk past and stare in the window I find it very rude and annoying. I've started waving at people who do it they usually give a quick wave back and glance/walk away most people would be abashed when caught staring.

I love looking at people's houses and gardens as I walk. Even better if I can catch a glimpse of the interior. I don't want to see people and am disappointed if I do, as I feel the need to avert my gaze, so do people like me a favour, and stay in the back of your house. Then it's win win...

People are walking more during this pandemic. You are wanting to spoil our entertainment. Don't be miserable

I wonder if some people are just more nosey than others. I was in the supermarket last week, hot day. I was wearing shorts, a vest and flip flops, i was going back to sit in my garden. I noticed a woman in a dress, midi length looking me up and down, she made me feel quite uncomfortable. I wasn’t the only person in shorts and a vest either. My vest covered my bra so I wasn’t showing my underwear or anything. I sometimes think what the hell are you staring at?
Perhaps they don’t realise they are doing it.

I would hate not having curtains at the window. It makes the room feel cold and unfinished. In winter curtains make the room feel warmer because they act as insulation, and they make the room lighter because the window is just a black space without curtains in front of it.

I also feel vulnerable with the curtains open if it is dark outside and the lights are on.

If it is light outside still it is unlikely they can see much inside your house, have a walk out and look back to see what is really visible.

Op, they would typically stop, sometimes hold onto my fence and say something like "it's a nice day isn't it?"
Me; yes lovely.
Them: you've got your work cut out.
Me: yes I know
Them: is that a clematis?
Me: yes it is
Them: oh I like clematis, such a lovely flower.
Me: pauses wondering what else to say
Them: well I'll let you crack on then, bye.
I didnt know them either!

Curtains? Blinds? Shutters? Voiles? Or ( shudders) nets?
There’s semi opaque sticky backed plastic even.
Or ... ignore completely.

@Wheredidallmytreesgo I never even thought of that!! Roll up! Roll up! £5 a ticket that includes popcorn and a jug of diluting juice!! Alternatively BYOB......and one for me too for when I’m done a bottle of Gin please don’t care what kind

Our brown dirt might just be turning to green grass ... it’s raining!! Mind you it’s keeping people in their homes - every cloud has a silver lining!!
Yep it’s definitely your post box - put a bin bag over it ... those nosy peeps will walk right on by looking for it.

I used to live on a main road. I had a big front garden which was below pavement level. I never found people staring in but every single time I was in the garden, either sitting in it or gardening, someone would stop and talk to me. I even had to switch off the mower as they would make conversation. I had a fence but that didn't stop them as they were always a higher level than me. Whatever I was doing someone would stop and strike up a conversation, it was bizarre.

I think your right @Wheredidallmytreesgo they also like to stare when I’m on my pregnancy ball too which is the right colour bright blue ha ha 🤣 I now wave to them.....no one has waved back yet....I don’t know what I’ll do if someone does lol!!