Use Auto Sun Shades on Your House Windows
Why rig that? Sun Shades are not terrible expensive, especially indoor shades. Theyll look much nicer. http://www.thehis.com/solarus_sun_shades_overview.html is a company in San Diego that does them.
Add Shade Screens to Block Summer Sun
You can add blinds inside or out. Inside tend to be less expensive- but outside block more heat. You can do some yourself- the problem is the quality is not the same. http://www.thehis.com is a Company in San Diego that does both.
Blinds/Shade For A Skylight?
http://www.thehis.com/solarus_sun_shades_overview.html for professinal skylight shades. But you could do it yourself- go to the hardware store and buy window screen frames- the thick kind- make sure... go online and buy some solar fabric- and screw the frame...
Mosquitos and Flies in My Apartment?
In San Diego we dont get too many flies- but we do have retractable screens. http://www.thehis.com/clearview_retractable_screens_overview.html
Creating Shade on My Porch?
An outdoor sun shade will cut heat by almost 80%. Its called the shading coefficient. http://www.thehis.com/clearview_powerscreen_overview.html