How to Keep a House Cool During the Summer
Often there are ways to reduce the blazing heat of summer without running up an air-conditioning bill. There are simple things that can be done around your house to keep it cool inside without turning the air conditioning on at all. Does this Spark an idea?
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How to Keep a House Cool During the Summer
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Place heat-reflective blinds or shades in all windows to keep the sun out. Make sure to close all curtains or shades on the east and west windows during the day.
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Use ceiling fans as often as possible. These can decrease the temperature in a room by as much as 10 degrees because they circulate the air in the room. Make sure the switch on the fan is facing down.
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Limit the amount of heat the you put in your home. This can be done by not cooking, especially during the hot times of the day. Also, try unplugging appliances that are not being used to save money on your electric bill.
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Reduce indoor humidity. Humidity comes from bathing and showering, doing laundry and cooking. Try not to do these activities during the daytime hours.
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Plant some trees outside of your house. The shade from the trees will shield your home from the sun which will result in a cooler temperature indoors.
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Tips & Warnings
Caulking and weather-stripping will keep hot air out during the summer. Make sure that your fireplace damper is closed.
References
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