Thanks. was hoping for different solution. reading those adhesives dont always work too great

If your recessed housings have an edison socket (example) or standard orange connector (example), you could swap the light for a deep baffle model with a black reflector (example, example).

Yes, @Patricia Colwell they do several 2x2 stain samples on the sanded floor. If I understand correctly, even no stain with just clear coat will enhance the color of the wood and I should take rugs into consideration. Years ago, I painted a bedroom with 2 light green walls (north and west) and 2 white walls. The white picked up the green which was very unintended and unexpected.

I have a Song Sparrow fighting his reflection on my window and sliding doors for weeks now. I found a product online called WindowAlert Stop Bird Attack spray, but I was hoping to find a DIY recipe. I searched the internet but I couldn't find anything. I already used some decals, but they're not helping. I would need to cover all the glass completely with film and it would be too expensive. Does anyone have a recipe for a spray than can stop the reflection from the glass while still letting plenty of light go through?