5 Ways to Keep Your Home Cool in Summer

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I both love and loathe the summer heat so here are 5 tips for keeping your home cool this summer. I am team 68* on the thermostat...but I bought a 150 year old home, so these are all the tips we have been putting into action here in our home.

MANAGE YOUR AC + CHANGE THE FILTERS Arin Solange at Home Learn more

IT MIGHT BE HARD TO SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE IN THE DEAD OF SUMMER, SO ADD IT TO YOUR CALENDAR NOW TO SCHEDULE SUMMER MAINTENANCE EARLY NEXT YEAR Arin Solange at Home

SKIP THE STOVE/OVEN Arin Solange at Home Learn more

Arin Solange at Home TRY TO GRILL OUTSIDE OR USE SMALL APPLIANCES THAT WON'T HEAT UP THE ENTIRE HOUSE LIKE A CROCKPOT OR AIRFRYER.

KEEP THE BLINDS DRAWN

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Arin Solange at Home For our kids rooms keeping their blinds/curtains shut during the summer months, and we keep their fans running with their doors shut.

FANS ON LIGHTS OFF

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Arin Solange at Home We make sure that during these warm months we keep ceiling fans going in rooms 24/7, and only have lights on when needed. This has helped tremendously with our warm upstairs.

PLANT SHADE Arin Solange at Home Learn more

Arin Solange at Home Always do your research if you are planting close to your foundation, but adding foliage is a pretty and economical way to keep your house cool.

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