Tocqueville's impression of American attitudes toward the relation of government and religion was formed on his tour of the United States in the early 1830s during the high tide of evangelicalism:
UV rays and solar heat from windows can damage furniture and fabrics and increase your air conditioning bills. To prevent this from happening you could: 1  Window Film: Install special window film on the inside of your glass that blocks UV and solar heat.
When properly installed, window shades can be one of the simplest and most effective window treatments for saving energy. Shades should be mounted as close to the glass as possible with the sides of the shade held close to the wall to establish a sealed air space. You should lower shades on sunlit windows in the summer.