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Double Glazing IS COOL
While glass, acrylic, and polycarbonate interior window inserts are best known for keeping out the winter cold, they are also effective at keeping the house cooler. Most brands block up to 75 percent of UV light and can reduce air-conditioning costs
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Having Fun with Pink & Green
These cherry-dotted gingham tiles in a medium green make an appropriate statement for a vintage 1940s or ’50s kitchen. The tiles come in various colors, with or without fruit. Fruit overlays are from USDA paintings of the era. They’re $25 each. Make
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Beat The Heat
As the northern hemisphere gets hotter, even technocrats promoting EVs and green energy are looking to historical precedent for ways to cool down buildings of every scale, from large apartment complexes to the average house. It’s as if we are redisco

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