The Louisiana summer heat is never exactly desirable,
but without A/C yourself, or the prospects of running off to an indoor movie or
the community pool to cool off elsewhere, it sometimes feels downright
unbearable. Here are a few tips and tricks, originally from CNN, to help you
keep your cool this summer.
1.Close
your blinds
If you're looking to block the heat, your best bet is to block the sun. Closing
the blinds and curtains on windows facing the sun will prevent some of that
outside heat from making its way into the house, allowing you and your family
to keep cool.
2.Drink
water
Listen, we know it's easy to forget, but especially in the summer, it's
important to stay hydrated. Regardless of the water's temperature, drinking it
is sure to help your body regulate its temperature.
3.Switch
out your light bulbs
It's a subtle difference, but switching out your lightbulbs is good for the
temperature of your home and for your wallet. LED light bulbs generate less
heat than incandescent ones, and because they're energy efficient, they last
longer, too. We'd recommend looking out for sales and making the switch now or over
a longer period of time.
4.Close
the door
This is an easy one: If nobody's inside a room, close the door. You'll keep the
cool air from going into rooms that no one is using, saving it all for
yourself.
5.Use
a slow cooker, cook outside, or cook in the morning
The way you prepare your meals could be seriously heating up your home. Using
the oven tends to warm up the whole area, so we'd recommend doing this in the
morning to avoid combining the heat from outside with that of the oven. Better
yet, avoid using the oven at all, and use a slow cooker, which centralizes the
heat. Or, if you have a grill, cook outside.
