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Reflective blinds aren't a bad idea, but at that point the sunlight is already on the wrong side of the glass. Much better to cover the outside of your sunny windows, whether that's with fancy powered shades, uv-blocking film, or simpler roman shades, bamboo screens, and awnings.



Or build an arbor above the window with grapes or other leaves that will block the sun in the summer, and let sunlight through in the winter.


I saw a neighbour covering the windows with reflective oven foil on the inside. Should work to reflect the heat back out.




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