Q: My house has older, but good, single-pane windows and the sun is baking us through them. Will installing do-it-yourself window film block the intense heat and glare? A: Generally, installing double ...

Dear James: I tried installing window film to block glare and heat, but it never looked right. When I remove it, what are some tips for installing it properly this time? — Neal S. Dear Neal: When ...

Is the searing summer heat forcing you to crank up your A/C and electric fans, leading to soaring energy costs in your home? Check out this cool idea for reducing the indoor temperature, thereby ...

Q: The sun bakes us through our single-pane windows and it's also chilly during winter. Are the lightly-tinted year-round window film kits effective for these issues? A: Particularly with older single ...

Dear Neal: When applied properly to a window, film can be an attractive improvement to your home. It can certainly reduce the summer heat and, if you select the proper type of window film, it can keep ...

Drafty, energy-inefficient windows aren't just a problem during the winter. They are just as big an issue in the summer, when cool air can escape through gaps and the sun's heat pours in through the ...