Ideas to block sun from windows

The following is a clever and cheap idea from Deputy Headmistress on how to beat the heat this summer. (Read her bio below) Sunny windows are wonderful in the winter when they let in light and change it into warmth. In the summer, they can raise the temperature in a room considerably, making you swelter. […]

I live where it gets hot in the summer! One of the upstairs rooms has 3 enormous west facing windows so the hot afternoon sun bakes this room for several hours each day. Even though the

Warding Off the Heat - The Happy Housewife™ :: Frugal Living

Adapting a Car Sun Shade for a Home Window: South-facing windows are great during the winter, but can be unbearable during a summer heat wave. Closing the blinds or curtains helps, but the heat (infrared) still passes through the window which is why the blinds feel warm to the touch. Window f…

Keep the heat out of your home this summer!

Discover the secrets to achieving ultimate privacy through your windows, while still enjoying the warmth of sunlight. Dive into our comprehensive tutorial and watch as your outdoor spaces transform, keeping you secure without sacrificing natural light. Click now to explore your options!

We all know how important sunlight is for our health, but being exposed to it for too long can in many ways have detrimental effects. To protect your home from the blazing heat of the sun, the first thing you may think of is to blast the air con at its maximum level.

If you are like us, the month of August is a scorcher! These tips to stay cool all summer will help keep you and your family comfortable.

Solar shades are incredibly popular window covering options for many reasons, but they come with some caveats that are important to understand. Learn what you need to know about solar shades (sometimes called sun shades) for your home!

Dear Home-Ec 101, I have a very large window that bears the brunt of the western sun in summer. Do you have any suggestions for easy, inexpensive window coverings that will block or reflect a

UV BLOCKING & GLARE CONTROL: KESPEN sun blocking window film can effectively block 82% of infrared rays and 90% of UV rays, which may hurt your skin, prevent your precious furniture and interior decorations from fading. 12% VLT means that some visible light can enter the room, not only to block the harsh light reduce glare, but also to maintain your good view.

Dear Jim: I need to block the sun's heat and fading rays coming in my windows. They are just single-pane but are in good condition. Is it hard to install a heat-control window film myself, and does it work? — Cole H. Dear Cole: I often recommend double- or triple-pane,

Blocking the sun from coming in through your windows can make it easier for you to see television and computer screens clearly, as well as reduce your heating and cooling costs. To either completely or partially block the sun from shining...

Cheap & Easy Solar Shield: Do you live in a hot climate? Does the sun beat down upon your home? Do you wish you could reduce solar heating? Do you want to block the sun before it gets inside your dwelling (blinds work only so well -- the heat is already insi…

At Campbell & Heeps, we sell high-quality cassette sunscreen blinds for Melbourne homes in a wide range of materials to suit a variety of designs and budgets.

If one of your windows looks out upon a brick wall, your neighbor's A/C units, trash cans, a parking lot, your neighbor's house, a construction site, a back alley, a driveway, utility meters, or anything else unattractive, then you should find a way to disguise the view instead of closing your curtains and blocking out all of the light. Here are a few options for hiding a bad view out your window. Strategic Placement of Furniture and Décor One of the simplest ways to obscure a…