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:
The room begins to heat up as the summer sun beats down on the glass. 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.
Fire Safety. Using a Window as an Fire Escape Route. Page Content. Using a window as an escape route in a fire has saved many lives. In as little as 3 minutes the heat created by a small fire can: cause everything in the room to burst into flames (called a flashover) create clouds of thick black smoke.