Enjoying the warm weather outside is great, but not so much when the inside of your house feels just as hot. If you lack A/C, here’s a guide on keeping your home cool with some DIY tips and easy tricks.
1. Close the Window Coverings During the day, keep your blinds and curtains closed to block out the sun's heat. Natural sunlight is lovely, but it can also heat up your home. This simple step is one of the easiest ways to cool down your house.
2. Add Window Film If you prefer to keep your curtains and blinds open, consider installing heat-control window film. This allows natural light to enter while reflecting a lot of heat out. Plus, it adds extra insulation during the winter.
3. Exhaust the Heat Out Use your kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to dissipate heat from showers and appliances. These fans can also help remove hot air from your home when used with open windows, especially during cooler nights.
4. Maximize Fan Efficiency Fans are lifesavers during hot months. Enhance their cooling effect by DIY-ing them into air conditioners. Place a cold, damp sheet in front of the fan, a bowl of ice behind it, or attach frozen water bottles or ziplock bags of frozen water to the back. This will chill the air the fan blows out more effectively.
5. Dehumidify High humidity can make the heat feel more oppressive and stifle indoor air. It can also hinder sweat evaporation, preventing your body from regulating its temperature. Use a good dehumidifier to remove excess moisture from the air.
6. Reduce Appliance Use Stoves and ovens generate unwanted heat, so opt for grilling or no-cook recipes. Other appliances, like washers, dryers, and dishwashers, are also culprits. Turn off or unplug anything that isn’t necessary to minimize heat production.
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