Q: When we recently replaced the windows in our 1969 home, we removed the dilapidated wooden shutters. (Bats were roosting ...

They offer excellent insulation and can be painted or stained to match your interior design. However, solid wood shutters may block out more light than other materials. Composite shutters are made ...

I’m not sure we should replace them with wooden shutters because we’ve also seen carpenter bees in the area. On the other hand, I’m told that PVC or composite shutters are very heavy and ...