When we think of summer, our mind goes to days at the beach, BBQs, and blazing heat. If you’re like us, you’ve probably asked the question: how can I turn down the temperature without contributing to climate change? Lucky for you, we’ve come up with 10 ideas to help.
- Find ways to chill out.?Drinks with ice, damp cloths for your neck, and cold showers are just three ways to keep cool without upping the AC.
- Hang out in the evening.?While summer days fry our brains, cooler evenings are the perfect time to bring family and friends together for August fun.
- Hack your fan.?Need to lower a room’s temp without the AC? Place a bowl of ice in front of a fan for a quick blast of cold.
- Close your blinds.?Shutting out the sun is an easy way to protect your home from its harsh heat.
- Add some shade.?Blocking heat from the outside is just as important as indoors. External coverings, awnings, and foliage are great ways of keeping the sun out.
- Upgrade your thermostat.?Modern thermostats offer a multitude of benefits, including lower energy bills and automatic temperature changes.
- Adjust ceiling fans.?Ceiling fans need to be set to counterclockwise to cool things down. Make this quick change and crank up the fan speed for an artificial breeze.
- Close doors and seal gaps.?Sealing gaps around windows and doors and closing doors to unused rooms will help keep cool air where you need it.
- Choose cotton.?More than stylish, cotton fabrics are breathable and will help you stay cool.
Change your lightbulbs.?Switching from incandescent to energy-saving bulbs will reduce heat and help you save on energy costs.
