how to white out windows

They used to sell contact paper that was "frosted" that worked very good for what you are describing. I've seen people use that spray "snow" to do the same thing, though I don't think you will find any this time of the year...

Just checked Ebay, and as usual, there it is! At least one guy selling snow spray, 6 cans for $10! Sounds like that would work..

Found another product:

Glass films most certainly are on the market. For example -

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Lowe's and Home Depot sell plastic panels that can be cut to size with scissors. The panels come in different designs and colors. They can be held in place with double-stick tape.

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"Glass Wax" glass cleaner - it's the stuff that used to be used with stencils to put Christmas decorations on windows. It dries opaque, then can be wiped off when you're ready. And you get clean windows as a bonus!

If it is on the east or west side of your house in direct sun, I would worry about window cracking from the excess heat if you did this in hot weather.

rub them with a regular bar of white soap...wash off when ready

Glass Wax was the stuff used long ago to cover empty store windows, but I haven't noticed it on store shelves in a long time. I would probably tape white plastic sheet or newspaper, although they would not look great from outside.

ACE Hardware stores still carry Glass Wax.

Rustoleum and Krylon make spray paint called Glass frosting. Sold at HD or Lowes. Easy on but needs a razor blade to get off. or else soap the window up with Bon Ami.

Other ideas sound better, but don't forget waxed paper. (don't try to spray it on.)

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Most newspaper print plants sell stub rolls of newsprint very cheaply. A roll of that and some tape will fix you right up, and not make a frigging mess to clean up, like anything you spray or smear on the glass would be. It'll still let enough light in to navigate around the room when needed.

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At Menards, they sell a 'spray on' type of frost. I've done this to my front and back doors because they have windows that you can see through them. It worked really well, and says that it's removable. I haven't tried removing it because I like it, but it does look like it would come off fairly well with some mineral spirits.

Do you need to do this more than once? If so, I'd just build a simple frame to fit inside the window and stretch tissue paper over it. Hold the frame in place with velcro.

Curtains? On a spring-loaded shower-curtain rod?