Dear James: I tried installing window film to block glare and heat, but it never looked right. When I remove it, what are some tips for installing it properly this time? — Neal S. Dear Neal ...

We are all looking for ways to reduce our energy costs. A great home improvement idea is to install home window film or tint to the insides of your windows.

Learn how to install your own DIY heat blocking window film and keep your home cool all summer long.

If you have double-pane windows, check with your window manufacturer before installing window film. Dark films can warm the glass which may affect the airtight seal between the panes.

Dear James: I tried installing window film to block glare and heat, but it never looked right. When I remove it, what are some tips for installing it ...

Safety film on glass windows and doors improves security and has other benefits, such as helping campuses reduce their energy costs.

They typically use higher-quality film, too, tailored to your specific window concerns, and often offer a warranty on the product and installation.

McCormick Place installing window film to reduce bird collisions A bird flies past McCormick Place Lakeside Center on July 9, 2024, with newly applied window film to mitigate future collisions.

In the ongoing Saga of our ’97 Ford F-150, Project TOTYl Ressurection, we tint the windows with Dub IR film out at Daley Visual.

After nearly 1,000 birds crashed into McCormick Place Lakeside Center last October, the event space along Lake Michigan’s shoreline is installing a gridded window film to mitigate future collisions.