My daughters room faces east and is really hot from noon until sunset. I saw window film at Home Depot but it was $35, have any cheaper quick fixes? Besides foil...thanks
2007-02-05 11:09:37 · 15 answers · asked by Barbie T 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You can get the film much cheaper from lakeside collections...
2007-02-05 11:37:25 · answer #1 · answered by CW 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, get rid of the black curtain. Black absorbs solar heat, truthfully, any dark color. Put up white or a very light color instead. That will reflect the heat back out. You can buy an insulated pull shade or use automotive window tint on the window to help too. Another idea is to cover some foam board with foil and stick that in the window. And keep your bedroom door closed since you now have a window a/c unit. Good Luck!
2016-05-24 19:48:54 · answer #2 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, I think you mean the room faces west, unless the sun is setting in a different place for you than everyone else. Awnings are a good solution, but cost way more than $35. If you want to spend less than that, you are going to have to look for a really cheap roll up shade.
2007-02-05 11:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by rollo_tomassi423 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of there being a star in the east, but never of the sun shining in a east window in the after noon. Best you sign up with Believe it or not Ripley.
Insulated drapes might keep the star light out, this would make it cooler
2007-02-07 17:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aim the blinds up so that the sun and heat go straight to the ceiling, not down at the level where you all are living (because heat rises anyways). Consider getting a ceiling fan for her room.
2007-02-05 14:59:32 · answer #5 · answered by GLSigma3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awnings rock. The old-fashioned roll up, pull-down window blinds work well. For longer term - you might consider planting a shrub or tree that will shade the window.
2007-02-05 11:14:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The window film works real good. Its not that expensive. It has to be installed right. Follow the instructions
2007-02-05 12:41:15 · answer #7 · answered by David A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That isn't that expensive. I was going to suggest getting a new window that has the gas in it that it won't pass the heat or cold thru.
2007-02-05 11:12:24 · answer #8 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heavy curtains with a blind from the sally ann or any other 2nd hand clothes and goods place.We have Ikea up here in Canada and they sometimes have cheap blinds.
2007-02-05 11:14:10 · answer #9 · answered by elflocks62 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow where do u live that its..HOT!! lol
Anything to block the sun ( there are shades that blck out the sun alot) will reduce the heat
2007-02-05 11:12:35 · answer #10 · answered by entyce68 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋