As summer rolls around, bringing with it the sweltering heat, many of us reach for the thermostat to crank up the air conditioning.
While A C units are in many parts of United States, half the in Northeast primarily depend on A C units, according to U.S.
Or maybe, in effort to reduce those sky-high electricity bills, you opt to use your A C minimally, and as result, your home starts to feel like steamy sauna.
You might be surprised to know there's still number of households in United States that do not have the luxury of A C. .
You can also place bowl of ice in front of one of the fans — as the ice melts, the fan will blow cool, misty air around the room..
Simply open the windows on the side of your house that the wind is coming from, open the windows on the opposite side.
Planting trees and tall shrubs near windows can cast shadows, reducing the amount of sunlight that hits the windows and the rest of your home.
Awnings or sunshades over your windows and doors might feel bit retro, and they are extremely efficient at keeping the sun's heat at bay.
By adding these simple installations to your exterior, you can reduce the amount of heat that enters your home, keeping the indoors cool and comfortable..
From making smart changes like using energy-efficient LED bulbs and installing awnings to implementing DIY cooling methods like bowl of ice in front of fan, staying cool does not always mean cranking up A C.
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