Sheer drapes are a nice way to mitigate direct sun rays to the floor but maintain soft, natural daylight. Plus, white reflects sunlight better than colors.
By the time they drapes have dried out, it’s about time to shut my windows anyway, before the intense heat of the day starts. You could do the same routine in the evening, but I wouldn’t recommend the washing machine version because of the heat it generates (see No. 4).
Night cooling is a great way to naturally decrease the temperature in your house and exchange hot interior air for cooler outdoor air. As I mentioned before, I have my windows open only in the early morning, at night or late in the evening when it is cooler outside than my ideal temperature indoors.
You may need to do some testing to see what works best for you, depending on your climate and the orientation of your house toward the sun. For this to work, there needs to be a substantial difference in temperature between the inside of your house and the outside. Once the outdoor air starts to heat up, I close my windows to try and keep as much of that heat out as possible.
Also, keep your sheets fresh. An old trick from the southern U.S. is to sprinkle some baby powder or talcum powder on your sheets. It will absorb sweat while you’re sleeping and keep your sheets feeling fresh and clean.
6. Stay Hydrated
Everyone knows that staying hydrated in summer is extremely important. But did you know that drinking water also helps regulate your body temperature?
Tell us: How do you stay cool in the summer?