tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624471.post2473331063447642951..comments2008-06-08T14:21:30.518-04:00Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07411714132368771649makeitfromscratch@yahoo.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624471.post-27324013976562072812008-06-08T14:21:30.518-04:002008-06-08T14:21:30.518-04:00I strongly suggest finding out and trying exterior solar shades. <BR/><BR/>They fit on the outside of the full east, south and west facing windows to significantly reduce the amount of the sun's UV rays that even reach the window, let alone enter the house. <BR/><BR/>We installed them this year and they reduced by 15 degrees F the reading on our temperature guage, yet we can still see out side very, very well.<BR/><BR/>If you would like to see what these are like and the view from the inside, here is a posting on our blog that contains lots of pictures.<BR/><BR/>http://dailyhomerenotips.com/2008/05/04/exterior-solar-blinds-part-7-installation-results-from-the-inside/<BR/><BR/>These things really, really work.<BR/><BR/>DanDanhttp://dailyhomerenotips.com/2008/05/04/exterior-solar-blinds-part-7-installation-results-from-the-inside/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624471.post-49022860082625216992007-07-02T17:44:19.292-04:002007-07-02T17:44:19.292-04:00To give credit where it is due. . . I believe I read that over at Frugal Upstate.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07411714132368771649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624471.post-65764838032833529352007-07-02T17:38:47.923-04:002007-07-02T17:38:47.923-04:00We don't have air conditioning, but I never thought of putting my crock pot in the garage. Great idea! I may also try putting it out on our front porch. Hmmmm.... <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the idea!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10720538592229420776noreply@blogger.com