So that the heat of the summer is not too unlivable, it is enough to adopt good reflexes. The most important thing is to keep the interior of your home cool. It will all depend on the insulation of your house or building. We have selected 5 good habits for you to put in place before the heat gets too overwhelming.

1. Use your windows wisely

When the weather is hot, you shouldn’t automatically open your windows. We will advise you to open them at night, so that freshness settles in your home. Only do this if you don’t live downstairs on a busy street. For more security, close your shutters.

С друге стране, during the day, shutters and windows must remain closed to avoid bringing in the heat. The sun’s rays but also pollution and hot air can quickly make your home unliveable. You can also hang large pieces of wet fabric on your windows, this will add freshness.

2. Get a fan

To keep the air cool at night in your house, you will be well inspired to buy a fan, or even several. Put some in the living rooms: one in the living room, one in the kitchen and if possible in the children’s bedrooms. The most efficient fans are those that are hung from the ceiling, but those that are found on feet in the trade are also very good.

What should be avoided is directing the fan directly at you. To get even more freshness in your interior, place a wet cloth in front of your fan. Thanks to this trick, you will make the air much more breathable. In case of high humidity in the atmosphere, before a storm for example, this trick is however of no interest.

3. Think about plants

We often forget that plants are our best allies against heat. You can put it outside your home, on the balcony, terrace or against your wall. The plants in fact form a bulwark against the heat: they absorb heat thanks to an evapotranspiration mechanism. Remember to take plants that have large leaves and do not hesitate to moisten them regularly.

You can also put plants inside your house. They will allow your home to stay cool. If the weather is hot, you will need to remember to water your plants more regularly. They will indeed be almost as thirsty as you.

4. Dry your laundry indoors

Consider drying your laundry in your home. Already you will save energy by not using your dryer, but in addition you will allow your interior to be cooler. Use doors, chairs, anything that could serve as a clothes line. If it is hot, all your laundry will be dry in a few hours.

As it evaporates, the humidity will cool the spaces. feel free to dry your laundry at night in the bedroom children who may be inconvenienced by the heat. It’s more environmentally friendly and economical than running a fan all night.

5. Unplug your electrical appliances

We don’t often realize that electrical appliances, when plugged in, produce heat. In the kitchen, therefore, remember to unplug your toaster, microwave or even coffee maker until you are using it. The temperature will not drop suddenly, but you will be sure not to increase the heat in your interior.

The advantage will be twofold since you will be able to save energy. You will also be interested in do not use your oven which emits a strong heat especially when you open it to take out your dish. This is true regardless of your cooking appliance. But if the weather is hot, eating fresh fruits and vegetables shouldn’t be too restrictive.

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