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Get Your Home Ready for Summer

You’ve been ready for summer since January, but what about your house? Here are 20 reminders from our networks to get your home prepped and ready for warm season—inside and out. And don’t forget to download and print out our handy summer checklist!

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SPF for Windows

There’s no point in turning on the AC if the sun coming through a window bakes your living room. Install reflective film, sunscreen-fabric curtains, or roller shades. If you’re investing in new windows, choose panes with a low solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC).

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