Keeping Cool in summer 2011 Without Spending Big Money on AC
Here sre some nice tips to keep cool in summer without spending $$$ on AC. Plant Tree on south or west side of House If you plant trees on the south or west sides of your house, it’ll keep it cooler in the summer but it’ll actually keep it warmer in the winters because the sun sets and rises on the opposite side in the winter. Replace all incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient We all have incandescent bulbs as they burn a lot of energy. It is good idea to replace them with energy-efficient fluorescent bulb Choose white window shades If you’re going to do drape window, you could just add white window shades. They’re white so they’ll reflect the light off. Cellular shades or honeycomb shades are awesome too because they almost trap the heat in the cellular compartments of the shade. They’re a little more expensive, but I think if you’re living in a house for a long time it would be a good investment to make. Paint with Light colours The light, more powdery pastel colours a...