Moreover, eating hot foods can cause you to feel physically warm, which is why you enjoy soups and hot cocoa in the winter. Thus, you might skip cooking altogether and prepare some simple, chilled dishes during the hottest days of summer.
Think fruits, salads, deli sandwiches and popsicles or smoothies. Additionally, continue to sip on ice water to stay hydrated and cool off throughout the day.
6. Draw the Blinds
You may have heard that drawing blinds during the winter can help your home stay warm. However, blinds and curtains are even more effective in keeping your home cool in the summer.
Close them completely to block out the sun’s hot rays or leave them slightly open for a bit of ambient light in rooms you frequent throughout the day. A light-colored ceiling will also help reflect light when blinds are closed.
7. Play in the Basement
Your basement is the coolest area of your home. The dirt surrounding the lower level of your home is a great insulator, keeping it cold even during the hottest months and heat rises, leaving the coolest air to settle in your basement.
If you can’t beat the heat on your home’s main level, head to the basement. Bring your kids, too and spend the day playing board games, dress-up and pirates.
