Dear James: We get too much glare and heat through our dining room window. I installed window film in my former house, but it looked a mess. Do you have any installation tips so that it looks better? ...

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Q: My budget is limited, but I have to do something to block the sun’s heat and glare through our windows. It is ruining our carpeting, too. What do you think of the low-cost, nearly clear window film ...

Q. I cannot afford new windows, but I thought about installing permanent winter/summer film on my old windows. Does it save energy, will it darken my windows and can I install it myself? A. People ...

Dear Tim: I grew up in an older home that had unique pressed glass in the bathroom windows. It allowed lots of light in the room, and you didn’t have to put up window shades or curtains for privacy.

Dear James: We get too much glare and heat through our dining room window. I installed window film in my former house, but it looked a mess. Do you have any installation tips so that it looks better? ...