Solstice is a Latin word for “sun-stopping” or “sun stands still”. During a solstice the sun stays in the sky for a 
longer time than it usually does. This causes the sun to rise to the north of due east and set to the north of due west (and not at its usual points on the horizon). It occurs when the Earth’s axis tilts 23.5 degrees towards the sun, resulting in either the Tropic of Cancer in the north or the Tropic of Capricorn in the south to have the sun directly over them. This phenomenon is called summer solar solstice, when it happens during the summer time.
Homeowners are beginning to embrace the idea of exterior shutters. Many of the shutters sold by All About Blinds & Shutters to North Florida residents play an important role in protecting the homes that they are installed on. Some of the shutters chosen are specifically designed to be fully functional and protect both the windows and the expensive frames that hold them.
Protecting your beautiful new 
Winter blows cold through Jacksonville, and if it also blows cold through your living room, you need a way to stop it. Drafts come through walls, around doors and through windows. Windows with single panes and old window treatments can let cold air in, affecting the power of the heater to keep your Jacksonville home warm. Choosing to add insulating window treatments to your home can save you up to 50 percent on your energy costs.
We strategically place windows in a home for three major reasons: providing views, fresh air, and natural light. Despite the need for this, we also need to consider how helpful or harmful the locations of our windows are for our wallet. Something all Floridians need to know is that windows can account for up to 50 percent of heating and air conditioning costs in a home. One of the great things about the Sunshine State is the beautiful weather, but residents can do a few things to save on energy costs in their homes.
