(BPT) - Summer is here, which means sunny weather, beach days and barbecues â and on those especially hot days, you want to ensure your home is cool and comfortable without causing the utility bill to skyrocket. Fortunately, there are five affordable ways to stay cool at home so you can kick back, get some air and enjoy the summer.
1. Use fans strategically
An easy first step to staying cool is to use fans to circulate the air in your home. While air itself does not cool from the fan, it can create a cool feeling against your skin. How? As air moves across your skin, it helps remove heat which in turn provides a cooling effect. This can be particularly useful at night to help you sleep. Use ceiling fans or portable fans to help you stay cool when you are present in rooms but remember to turn them off when you leave to conserve energy and save yourself from a pricey utility bill.
(BPT) - Summer is here, which means sunny weather, beach days and barbecues and on those especially hot days, you want to ensure your home is cool and comfortable