Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
As temperatures rise, there are several effective strategies to keep your home and yourself cool. Opening windows for airflow during cooler times and using fans can help manage indoor temperatures. Additionally, limiting heat-generating activities and finding air-conditioned spaces can provide relief during extreme heat.
- ▪Opening windows on opposite sides of the house can encourage airflow and release trapped warm air.
- ▪Using fans can enhance the breeze and help keep air moving, but they may not be effective in temperatures above 35C.
- ▪Limiting the use of ovens and other heat-generating appliances can help maintain a cooler home.
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Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEsme Stallard,Climate and science reporterandVisual Journalism Team,BBC NewsGetty ImagesWhen temperatures soar, here are six simple things you can do to keep your home and yourself cool. 1. Let in cool air and encourage air flowOpen windows on opposite sides of the house to encourage air flow - releasing trapped warm air and allowing in cooler air.Do this when the air temperature outside is cooler than inside, which tends to be overnight or in the early part of the day.In flats which have windows on one side only, open doors and use a fan to encourage airflow.Hot air rises within houses, so if you have loft vents or windows you can open them to release some of the heat.The hot air…
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