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:
There are a few things you can do about it in a relatively short time. 1  An awning or outdoor window shade will stop most of the sun's heat before it comes to your window. 2  Install shades or shutters on the offending windows for more comfort when needed.
A properly installed awning can reduce heat gain up to 65% on southern windows and 77% on eastern windows. Alight-colored awning does double duty by also reflecting sunlight. Maintaining a gap between the top of the awning and the side of your house helps vent accumulated heat from under a solid-surface awning.he most effective method to cool your home is to keep the heat from building up in the first place. The primary source of heat buildup (i.e., gain) is sunlight absorbed by your house through the roof, walls, and windows.