windows
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How to Add Shade to a Treeless Backyard
With warmer weather and longer, sunnier days on the horizon, now is the time to get your yard ready for summer hangouts. If your yard doesn’t have many trees, consider adding shade — both to make the heat more manageable and provide protection from the elements.
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How to Send and Receive Text Messages From a Windows Laptop
Here’s how you can set up Windows to send and receive text messages from your phone, along with view notifications and make calls.
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You Need Smarter Window Treatments This Summer
It’s easy to underestimate the amount of heat generated by sunlight streaming into your windows. Even if your home is well-insulated, intruding sunlight can cause the indoor temperature to skyrocket — and your energy bills too, if you’re using air conditioning to stay cool. Fortunately, the right choice of window treatments can go a long…
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Three Easy Ways to Make Your Own No-Sew Window Treatments
Dressing up your windows doesn’t seem like it should break the bank, but blinds, shades, and curtains can get expensive quickly. However, an ambitious DIYer can create simple — and inexpensive — window treatments with just a few hours of work. Old blinds can be repurposed