Vertical blinds, roller shades, dual shades, plantation shutters. Here's what actually works on Florida sliding glass doors, and what fails fast.

In Florida, where the sun hammers west-facing and south-facing windows for hours every afternoon, solar shades are one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce your cooling load. They don't just make the room feel cooler. They measurably reduce how hard your AC works, which shows up on your electricity bill.