The sun is shining through...?

Question

the back of our house most of the day, what can we buy thats effective to keep the house cooler?

Answer 1

I use thick drapes, white so they reflect the light.

Here are several ideas for other types of window shades and blinds: http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductsHOM....

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http://www.tex-sun.com/

http://www.polarshade.com/intshades.htm