How to cool your home without using air conditioning

Curtains and windows closed during the day. Electronics turned off. And fans in the bedrooms. DIY air conditioning.

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How to keep your house cool

It is not impossible to have a cool house, during the summer, even when temperatures are very high. And it can almost always be done without having to resort to air conditioning. The most effective natural remedies are simple: windows closed during the day and open in the evening; air corridors, which promote circulation and increase freshness: just by keeping the doors of the rooms open, one in correspondence with the other; some climbing plant in outdoor spaces, balconies, terraces or gardens. They have a protective function from the sun's rays and also absorb heat, thus allowing for a cooler houseAnother option, or even an addition, to climbing plants, is to install umbrellas for outdoor spaces. Choose light colors  Both for exteriors and interiors (especially for curtains): they illuminate the house naturally, thus avoiding the need to turn on lights that cause heat inside your apartment.

Insulation, fans and blades

Take advantage of the home bonus, and there are quite a few, and if you have an attic, a loft, a roof terrace or a loft, proceed with the insulation. The expense is not insignificant, but it is cut thanks to the bonuses, and the advantage, in terms of cooling the home, is truly enormous.
Before giving in to air conditioning, consider a fan. There are different types available for different types of rooms. In particular, in bedrooms, it's best to install the blades high up: they provide coolness, are quiet, and consume 15 times less energy than a medium-sized air conditioner. Keep windows closed during the day and open at night. Air corridors, which promote circulation and increase coolness, are best done simply by keeping the doors to each room open, one directly opposite the other.

Alternatives to air conditioning

The blessing and curse of the summer season, the air conditioning Sometimes it's truly indispensable, especially in places where temperatures reach very high levels. At the same time, however, it risks significantly impacting our consumption. Yet, there are many ways that allow us to keep the house cool without necessarily having to resort to air conditioning. Here is a whole series of tricks e simple tricks to be implemented if you don't have air conditioning at home or if, for ecological and economic reasons, you want to reduce its consumption as much as possible.

  • During the day, keep curtains and windows closed closed in order to maintain the temperature inside the home.
  • In the evening, however, try to keep the windows open as much as possible so as to circulate the air and cool the environment.
  • Turn off the lights when you don't need them and do not leave various electronic devices on standby as they produce a minimal amount of heat.
  • If possible, install external awnings above the windows.

Tips for summer heat at home

To find immediate relief from high temperatures:

  • In moments of maximum heat do not hesitate to wet your face and wrists with cold water.
  • Alternatively, try switching an ice cube on your face and neck, a natural remedy that allows you to immediately lower your body temperature by about one and a half degrees.
  • If the temperature is very high, an old remedy is the one that consists of keep clothes in the refrigerator for a few minutes before putting them on.
  • even the consumption of cold foods It helps keep your body temperature low. The same goes for cold liquids, as long as they're not excessively cold.
  • There is also space for salads, watermelons and melons well chilled.
  • Finally, avoid using the oven and cooking foods that require long cooking times.
  • Light underwearIn summer, linens, especially bed linens, should be light and natural. Choose between linen and cotton. The advantages are numerous: they're cooler, and the benefits are felt even at night; they breathe well; they're easy to iron. And you can even leave them out.

The Ice Trick

An old trick, always effective, for cooling down your home once again involves the use of ice. Place large cubes in a large bowl and place the bowl in front of the ceiling fan. At this point, the cold steam created by the ice will circulate thanks to the fan and will cool the entire room.

Air conditioning: is it bad for you?

This is the question we ask ourselves most often in this period in which many of us find ourselves with fever, cough, colds, and bronchitis due to sudden changes in temperature caused by moving from environments without air conditioning to those with excessive cold air. It is therefore important to know that, if used in moderation, air conditioning is not harmful, but can actually prevent illnesses caused by excessive temperatures, especially among the elderly. However, be careful not to expose yourself too much to direct air jets and not to leave the conditioner Always on: to avoid any discomfort and maintain a pleasant temperature in the house, simply adjust the system by setting a difference of about 4-5 degrees compared to the outside temperature.

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