I know this year this has definitely been a topic. In Arizona this year the news was saying 109 days in a row temperatures outside above 100
My latest idea going to order this weekend.
Sun Shades
1. No install just replacing my screens with different screens.
2. About $60 per window
3. Since no construction I don't have to worry about aesthetics. I am only doing 4 windows to start that get most sun.
4 They say (Quite a few companies offer) cut my cooling bill by 20%. and durable.
5> Not easily damaged or hard and expensive if I need to replace.