Cool Home: Keeping Your House Chilled During the Summer

During the summer months, you will probably welcome the warmer weather. At the same time, this can cause a problem in your home when it becomes too stuffy and uncomfortable. You need to find ways of regulating the temperature so you are not in danger of overheating.

Right at the top of the list of ways of cooling your home down is with a good air conditioning system, so check out assuredcomfort.com if you are looking to install one. If you are also looking for some other ways to keep your house at a comfortable temperature, you have come to the right place.

Keep Your Blinds Closed

A big proportion of the extra heat that you are feeling in your home is streaming through your windows, so keeping your blinds closed can make all the difference. However, closing big curtains or drapes can actually retain the heat you already have in your home. If you are looking to try the blind-closing technique, you should particularly focus on the south and west facing windows where a lot of the heat is coming from.

Swap Your Sheets

If you are still sleeping under a heavy duvet or blanket, it may well be time to switch this in favour of some lighter sheets. Cotton is a good material for the summer months as it tends to breathe easier and stay cooler. Another great tip is to try a buckwheat pillow which allows for natural air space and doesn't retain your body heat in the same way that more conventional pillows do.

Let the Night Air in

In a lot of places, the temperature tends to drop significantly during the nighttime. If you live in a place where this is the case, you should make the most of this by opening up a few windows around the house. Another option is to set up some fans to create a cross breeze through the home. However, you should also remember to shut the windows when things start to get too warm the next morning.

Start Grilling Instead of Using the Oven

It may seem like an obvious thing to say, but using the oven on a regular basis will certainly add to the overall feeling of heat and stuffiness in the home. If it already feels like it is getting too hot in your house, the last thing that you will want to be doing is to blast the oven at the same time. Instead, why not move your cooking outdoors more often? Alternatively, you could close the kitchen door and open some windows to isolate the heat to one room.

Turn on Extractor Fans

Remember that your extractor fans have been installed for a reason so you should aim to use them as much as possible. So, in both your kitchen and your bathroom you should switch these on to draw the rising hot air out of these rooms and also out of the door.

What are some tips and tricks you can recommend for keeping your home cool over the summer?

What To Do About Those Fuzzy Uninvited Guests In The Home

When we talk about pests in the home, the most common that we tend to deal with are the creepy-crawlies that find their way in. Ants, termites, and spiders, for instance. Occasionally though, you have a real chance of getting a much bigger, fuzzier unwanted guest in the home. What do you do about the fact your home is at risk of becoming a wildlife sanctuary for some truly unhealthy and even dangerous beasts? Picture by Alexas_Fotos Know the signs It doesn’t matter if you’re in a suburban home, a country cottage, or a fourth-floor apartment. Some animals can find their way just about anywhere. It’s worth knowing the signs of pest infestation so you can confirm it and act on it immediately. Spotting droppings, keeping an ear out for scratching, and looking for signs of nesting like shredded paper, scrunched leaves, and grass clippings around the home without explanation can help you start fighting back. Picture by wolfgang_vodt Cleanliness is key If there’s

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Baby First TV 'I Can Sign" First Words

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