If you're paying top dollar for windows and doors, you might not want them hidden behind bulky curtains or shades. But some sort of covering is needed to control light flow into the home and to ...

A car sun shade is the best way to keep your car cool in the summer sun. Entering your car without any kind of car window shading when it’s in direct sunlight, even for an hour, can be a real ...

What if your window blinds could power your home in addition to shading its rooms? That’s the idea behind SolarGaps’ new solar blinds. These smart blinds designed to track the sun can be controlled ...

Every time my grandmother parked the car, that accordion-style sun shade came out like clockwork. She unfurled and stretched it across the windshield of her black 1988 Ford Tempo. That simple device ...

Continuing my process of dealing with the problem that the upstairs of my house gets uninhabitably hot in the summer, combined with the expectation that this will be a hot summer for Seattle: What's a ...

Shibumi Shades are lightweight, portable beach shades designed to be wind-powered. They are easy to set up and offer UPF 50+ sun protection. While more expensive than traditional umbrellas, their ...

If you're going for a natural boho look in your home, you might be considering bamboo for your windows. Bamboo shades offer a chic, natural aesthetic thanks to their organic shape and light wood hue.