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 ...

Q: I have always liked the appearance of window awnings. The salesman told me installing them can also save a lot of energy. Do they really save much energy and what awning choices are best? A: The ...

Well Greenpoint, for one, has had it with aluminum awnings, reports The New York Times. Those humble providers of shelter are so mid-century, and not Eames chairs/ skinny ties/ birth of the cool kind ...