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Curtains/Window covers that can block summer heat while still having some light in the room? (hexbear.net)
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I recently got a small university apartment but it has no AC and I'm told it gets hot during summer. There are some large floor-to-ceiling windows where heat can come in and I can't place anything outside like an awning.

What are the best coverings to use to reduce heat? Is there a way that doesn't completely darken the room?

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[โ€“] Le_Wokisme@hexbear.net 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

unfortunately all the good heat mitigation stuff has to go outside

maybe the engineering students from a rival university would put a large deciduous tree outside your window as a prank?

[โ€“] regul@hexbear.net 2 points 1 week ago

There are cellular shades, which have a little air pocket inside to trap heat before it gets fully inside the dwelling, but not as good as blocking the light outside, of course.