4 Tips for a Cooler Home

​During the summer season, people are always tempted to switch the AC on to cool off and let the planet warm up as hydrofluorocarbons get released into the atmosphere. Not only do air conditioners consume electricity and pump up your bills, but they also contribute to global warming. Here are a few tips on how to limit your AC usage.

Utilize Blinds and Curtains
It may not be obvious, but studies have shown that at least 30% of unwanted heat comes from windows. Utilizing curtains, blinds, and shades will give you a 7% save on electric bills and also a decrease in indoor temperature by up to 20 degrees. Closing blinds and curtains to protect your house from having the heat of the greenhouse, especially with windows facing south and west where the sun sets and rises.

Regularly Change Bed Sheets
It has been a general idea known to many that sheets should be changed every two weeks. Not only is it to promote cleanliness, but it also freshens and cools your bedroom. For warmer days like the summer season, it is recommended to use cotton sheets since air quickly passes through, making it cooler than fleece blankets and flannel sheets. For added convenience, you can buy at least a pair of buckwheat pillows. The buckwheat hulls have air space between them that naturally occur. They won’t absorb body heat even when crammed together, unlike conventional pillows.

Take Note of Your Body Temperature
Even if the house feels warmer than usual, you can cool yourself down by making yourself a cold drink or applying a cool cloth on pulse points such as your wrist and neck. Cooling from the inside out is a practical idea. You can also be smart about your choice of clothing and maybe avoid vigorous body contact until the next season. This may require more dedication if you’re committed to not turning your AC on to save on bills. Keeping a basin of cold water by the bed also helps you cool down when you dip your feet in the middle of the night whenever you feel warm.

Invite the Evening Air
During the day, you close your blinds to avoid any more unwanted heat due to sunlight. The most convenient time to open your windows is at night, where the temperature drops. Take advantage of the cold temperatures by making sure your fans are near the open window.

The increasing temperature on hot days can damage specific parts of your home. Investing in home insurance will make sure you are safe from extra expenditures when nature tends to devour its way in.

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