7 GENIUS TRICKS TO STAY COOL WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING![]() Rather than spending this summer sizzling away in the heat, we thought we’d come up with a few easy (and mostly cheap) ways to cool down your house. Here are seven clever tricks from the experts to help you stay cool inside this summer. ![]() Use your ceiling fans Remember the ceiling fans cool the person - not the room - so turn them off when not in use. Swap out your lights Swap out your old, hot incandescents for energy-efficient bulbs. Cool the room with ice A couple of bags of ice and a fan is all you need to hack the heat this summer. ![]() Reduce the heat coming in Thick dark curtains with white reflective backings are best! Limit appliance use Running the dryer, dishwasher, oven, etc., can produce a lot of heat in the home. Get a Swamp Cooler Just in case you don't know what a swamp cooler is (because we didn't!): What in the world is a swamp cooler? Buy a cooling necktie It's a real thing! Try a Kool Tie to feel comfortable on a sweltering day. Want more? Read the full article from Realtor.com. |
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