Maintaining a comfortable temperature inside your home is important. What are some ways to cool a home without breaking your budget?
Keep your blinds closed during the sunniest parts of the day. It’s incredible what a difference this can make. If the sun is shining into a room, the temperature rises significantly, which will make you want to blast your air conditioning even more.
If you have any rooms you do not use often, close the door to them, such as guest rooms that are only used occasionally. By doing this, you will focus the cool air on the areas most used. Also, seal up any cracks in windows and doors where cool air may escape.
In the evenings when it is cooler, perhaps you could lower the air conditioner and hang out outside. Grilling dinner outside can keep your home cooler instead of using the oven.
When you are inside, instead of having the air so chilly that you need to wear a sweater, have the temperature slightly warmer, and wear shorts and a t-shirt. Choose breathable fabrics like cotton or linen.
