In the middle of a cold winter, you probably want nothing more than for your house to heat up. You’re patiently waiting for summer to come around so that you can start to feel warm again.
But when summer does arrive, the weather can sometimes become unbearable hot. This is especially true in countries that lie near the equator.
At the height of summer, your home can get uncomfortably hot to the point where it distracts you from your work or leisure activities. Having methods to cool your home down is essential to enjoying your summer.
If you’re lucky enough to live in a house that is equipped with an air conditioning system, you probably have no trouble keeping your home nice and cool. However, if you don’t have that luxury, there are still lots of things that you can do to keep the temperature down.
Here are four great ways to keep your home cool in the middle of a hot summer.
Buy An Electrical Fan
There’s a reason that electric fans sell out every year just as summer starts. They are the perfect way to cool down a room almost immediately.
Electric fans work via PMDC Motors, which enables them to spin at specific speeds. Most fans have multiple speed options so that you can increase or decrease the cool airflow.
They are an affordable way to keep the temperature down and they take up very little room. You can get tall standing fans to place in the corner of the room or compact options for your desk.
Close the Curtains
Your first instinct when you wake up on a sunny morning is to open the curtains wide and allow the beautiful sunshine to flow into the room. However, doing so not only lets the light in but also the heat.
To keep your room as cool as possible, buy some blackout curtains and keep them closed as much as possible. If you would prefer to keep your curtains open, install some blinds across the windows to provide some protection against the heat.
Stick to Cold Foods
Opting for cold sandwiches and salads over hot dishes helps to keep your body cool and prevents you from getting too sweaty when the weather is hot. It can also keep your home cool during the summer.
Avoiding hot meals reduces the amount of heat that gets generated in your home. If you’re not roasting, baking, or frying anything, then your kitchen appliances won’t be releasing hot air into your home.
Use Cotton Bed Sheets
Cotton bed sheets are better than silk or satin sheets when it comes to keeping you and your home cool in hot weather. They are more breathable and help to keep away excess moisture, so you don’t wake up feeling clammy in the morning.
Switch your sheets from dark colors to light colors as well. Lighter tones reflect the heat and keep the room cooler.
