High temperatures are one of the biggest problems of the summer season, especially when the house seems as hot as the outside environment. In addition to air conditioners or other ways of cooling, there are also some things you can do without spending anything.
Keep the windows and doors of the rooms open all night until the early hours of the morning.
It is easier to maintain a constant temperature in your home than to try to lower the temperature it has already reached from the heat. In the morning, open the door to the house. Once the house has cooled down by morning and the temperature inside is now lower than outside, close the windows and door.
During lunchtime, when temperatures are even higher, place a dark cloth on the windows to block direct sunlight.
After sunset, if your house feels hotter than outside, place a fan or air conditioner (if you have one) in front of the window. This will gradually remove the heat from the room/house.
Less use of the stove and oven
Avoid using the stove and oven as much as possible. All the heat will not only make the person cooking in the family feel tired, but it will also increase the temperature of the entire house. Look for summer recipes that are simple and effortless. If you have a house with a yard or a large balcony, try cooking something on the grill, thus creating a barbecue at home.
No hot showers
Use a neutral water temperature and drink as much water as possible!
Surround yourself with plants.
If you have a small free space, terrace, balcony or garden, especially in the part of the house that is most exposed to the sun, fill it with plants. They will serve as a shield against the heat.
Turn off electrical appliances.
In addition to consuming energy, electrical appliances plugged into the outlet heat the environment. Unplug devices such as computers, televisions, and coffee makers when you are not using them, and turn off lights when you do not need them.
