Every year I feel like he does more hotter!
This story of global warming is even starting to scare me...
Fortunately, there are effective tips to keep your house cool in the summer, even in very hot weather.
Don't worry, it's not about buying an air conditioner!
Because not only does an air conditioning cost an arm and a leg, but it also consumes a lot of electricity...
Here are the 12 best tips you absolutely need to know to keep your house cool in summer , even when there is no air conditioning. Watch:
Wondering why a dehumidifier could cool you down? It's simple, actually.
If you live in an area where the heat is dry, then you sweat.
Your sweat therefore evaporates, which cools you down. That's normal, that's how nature works.
But if you live in a very humid area, you also sweat but your perspiration does not evaporate.
Instead, it soaks into clothes, leaving you feeling hot, sticky and unpleasantly damp.
To keep a little cool, even when the humidity in the air is high:
- wear clothes made of cotton or any other natural material that breathes
- choose breathable sheets that keep cool, in cotton or bamboo fibres
- use a dehumidifier
A dehumidifier helps remove excess moisture from the air, making it feel cooler, even on hot days.
You can find one easily in supermarkets, appliance stores or here on the Internet.
And to help you out, you can also make your own homemade dehumidifier by following this tutorial.
Did you know that all electrical and electronic devices are a source of heat in the house?
It is therefore very useful to unplug them when you are not using them.
Know that even the little red light that illuminates you at night generates energy and produces heat.
Thus, turning off a device is not enough. It is absolutely necessary to unplug it so that it does not produce unnecessary heat.
Not only will these devices stop heating the air in your home, but you will also save energy!
This is true for your TV as well as your console or phone charger.
When it's hot, it's important to turn on the light in the house as little as possible.
Why ? Because all these bulbs produce not only light but also heat inside the house.
So remember to make the most of daylight or use energy-saving bulbs, such as LEDs, which produce less heat than old bulbs.
Admittedly, when purchased, these bulbs cost a little more but they consume less and last longer. And if you're careful, you can always find good deals!
Finally, if you have to repaint your house, remember to choose a clear paint preferably. Light colors reflect more light.
As a result, we don't light up less and therefore, we reduce the production of heat.
During the summer months, try to plan meals that don't require the use of the oven.
Instead, cook on the grill or barbecue outside in the garden.
Otherwise you can also prepare your dish in the microwave, like this delicious chicken with olives, or in a slow cooker, like this beef stroganoff because these devices produce much less heat than the oven.
If you really must use the oven, try to cook your meal before noon or after the day's peak heat after 4 p.m.
You know the song "Let the Sun Shine In"?
It's a nice song... but not really useful for keeping our houses cool.
On the contrary, close your shutters as soon as the temperatures rise in the morning. And only reopen them in the evening when it's cooler outside.
Thanks to this simple gesture, the temperature of your house will drop by several degrees.
You can also buy thermal blackout curtains or put tinted film on your windows to prevent light from entering. Don't worry anyway, it's simple to install.
Another solution:blinds. Some are very easy to install, like these. No need to drill to fix them!
If you have a ceiling fan in your home, you may have noticed a small knob on its base.
Well know that this switch is used to change the direction of the air flow.
During the hot summer months, your fan blades should blow counter-clockwise.
This is what forces the air to descend towards the ground. This will keep you cooler.
Why ? Because the airflow coming down from your fan increases the evaporation of sweat on your skin, which cools you down. You will therefore feel less hot.
With this shade cloth, the interior of the house stays cool while allowing light to enter.
The trick here is to choose a shade cloth that lets light in so you don't get in the dark during the day, while blocking the heat.
At our house, we installed this elegant awning at an affordable price and we installed it above our windows.
This shade sail lets in light but blocks out heat.
You can also put a parasol in front of your window to shade it from the sun and imagine that you are at the beach!
Or even install an awning or a pergola. An awning installed on the windows of the first floor can also protect the windows of the ground floor.
In any case, you will have understood that it is important to block the sun's rays that point towards your house.
Why try to cool the whole house when you stay most of the time in one room?
Instead, focus your efforts on cooling THE room where you spend the most time.
To do this, get a portable fan like this one that you can put directly in front of you to keep it cooler.
If you are still too hot, you can also invest in a portable air conditioner. But there, be aware that the bill may be salty!
Indeed, it takes no less than 400 € to have a good air conditioning! If you are looking for a quality one that will last for years, I recommend this one.
Here too, to avoid exploding your electricity bill, consider cooling only one room in your house by closing the doors because an air conditioning consumes a lot...
Here is a trick that our grandmothers have known for a long time!
There's nothing better than using plants and trees to shade a house and keep it cool in the summer.
It takes time and requires a bit of organization but considering the results you will get in the long run, it is definitely worth it!
Do you know that a tree in full bloom can prevent 70% of solar radiation from entering your home?
Sun-loving trees, plants and shrubs provide natural shade to sun-exposed windows.
Not only will they refresh your home, but they will also beautify your garden or yard.
Also be aware that trees and foliage lower the ground and air temperature by providing shade.
Trees and their foliage can lower the temperature by 2-3°C easily, compared to unshaded surfaces.
The larger the area protected by trees, the greater the shading effect.
On the other hand, remember to leave potted all trees and plants that must be brought in during the winter or that have an aggressive root system for your home.
Here is a list of trees and plants that tolerate heat well and will provide shade all summer long:
- fig tree, lemongrass, mimosa, oleander, cistus, ivy, yucca, silk tree (albizia), almond tree, Judas tree, sea buckthorn, bamboo, birch, bougainvillea, oak and holm oak, pine, plane tree, vine, cypress, cedar, wisteria, lilac, magnolia, cherry, chestnut, birch...
If you don't have a ceiling fan, you might have a portable fan.
In this case, put a bottle of frozen water on the fan to generate cool air, as we explain here.
To refresh a room, you can use a simple sheet!
Yes, it's surprising but a sheet can really lower the temperature in the room.
For this, it must be moistened:with a spray, spray cool water on the sheet.
Open the window and hang the sheet in front.
Now, when the wind passes through the wet sheet, it will cool the air and increase the humidity in the air. As a result, you will be cooler.
You can do the same with a towel. Check out the trick here.
Do you want an air conditioner? But it costs way too much! So why not do it yourself?
Don't worry, it's easy to do and it's much more economical than buying one. Find out how here.
