Dear Jim: I like an outdoor view, so I keep shades open, but the sun's heat coming in is intense. I like the way window awnings look. Can you tell me how to determine what sizes I need and what ...

Not too long ago, we were under the impression that door awnings were all striped, scalloped, and rounded—the kind of thing that might adorn an old-timey storefront or your grandma's cottage.

Air conditioning feels blissful during the height of the summer, but running it nonstop will have you boiling when you get your utility bills. The clever use of blinds, curtains, and other window ...