Sorry folks, I haven't figured out how to work the quote button yet.
Blueaussi It would cost me a fortune for spray paint, but that is an idea if I only have a few containers of something. I like your ideas of the foil and the shade cloth. Both those I can do very easily.
luigiwu My computer is on dial up and just about ancient, so I can go to YouTube until I get to a library, but I had seen somebody throw out about 8 almost brand new rain gutters to the trash and I dragged them home. Now I know what they can be used for.
Thank you both for the advice. I'm so nervous trying all these new heirlooms for the first time.