by Bolton, John
First published 2021
John Bolton stands in his living room, squinting at the harsh glare bouncing off his television screen. The afternoon sun streams through clear windows, bleaching his furniture and making his computer monitor nearly impossible to read. He begins experimenting with tinted glass, learning how different colors absorb solar heat while blocking harmful light. As John tests various tinting methods on bottles and jars throughout his home, he discovers that amber glass reduces glare differently than blue, and green tint offers unique privacy benefits. Each experiment reveals new ways colored glass can transform living spaces. His floors stop fading, his fabrics retain their original colors, and his screens become visible again. John's journey through the world of glass tinting becomes a quest to protect his home from sun damage while creating the perfect balance of light and privacy.
Genres: science, home-economics, technology, how-to
Vibes: educational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: problem-solving, quest
46 pages · Paperback · Independently Published