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12. I recently learned about pelmets...

Tue Jun 14, 2022, 07:45 PM

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Yes, aluminum foil can be used over windows to help keep homes cool [View all] SheltieLover Jun 2022 OP

That stuff is magic. KentuckyWoman Jun 2022 #11

That is effective alright. Disaffected Jun 2022 #15

Yeah that shed had vents on gables each end so I left those open... wcmagumba Jun 2022 #19

"COOL" idea.. Imallin4Joe Jun 2022 #2

Great idea, but some HOA's and apartment complexes forbid such measures Trailrider1951 Jun 2022 #4

yes Skittles Jun 2022 #6

Keeps out the mind control rays too Silent3 Jun 2022 #5

Keeps my brain cool Wicked Blue Jun 2022 #7

On the exterior would be more effective. maxsolomon Jun 2022 #8

I got lucky last year, silver tarps on one side blue on the other ... doublethink Jun 2022 #14

We don't get a lot of v hot weather here but, Disaffected Jun 2022 #16

Too bad that tree's gone. maxsolomon Jun 2022 #25

Yeah that tree was already gone when I bought the house ... doublethink Jun 2022 #26

I can't bring myself to do it. rownesheck Jun 2022 #9

My SO is of the same mood. Hugin Jun 2022 #13

Emergency milar blankets KentuckyWoman Jun 2022 #10

I recently learned about pelmets... Lars39 Jun 2022 #12

We did that when I was a kid. Ugly but effective. nolabear Jun 2022 #17

Make sure you Disaffected Jun 2022 #18

Let summer we had heat waves of over 100 for days Tree Lady Jun 2022 #22

K&R for the post and the discussion. crickets Jun 2022 #23

I've covered windows in foil before Duppers Jun 2022 #24