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 ...

Windows inspired by the light-adaptive skin of some aquatic creatures could make buildings more energy efficient 1. Some ‘smart’ windows undergo a reversible chemical reaction that allows them to ...

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 ...

️ Editor's note: This product category requires new testing about once a year. We'll update this article with the most recent information when it's available. There’s nothing glamorous about a ...

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 pair of blinds and shades is custom-made to fit your exact dimensions, so you just need to press the valance into place, turn the lock to secure the unit, and you’re done. Within minutes, you ...

Cleaning your blinds properly all depends on the materials and finishes: Some can be washed with warm, soapy water, while others need to be lightly dusted.

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 ...

As I’ve worked to decorate the rooms in my 1928 Craftsman meets Colonial home over the past couple of years, I’ve been really ...

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 ...

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 ...