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<p class="wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-269d3d32">Here are 5 simple ways to stay cool at home during extreme heat, using things you likely already have:</p>



<p class="wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-7e8cf479"><strong>1. Close curtains/blinds during the day</strong><br>Up to 30% of unwanted heat comes in through windows. Close curtains or blinds on the sun-facing side of your house in the morning and keep them shut until evening. Light-colored or blackout curtains work best.</p>



<p class="wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-248a669f"><strong>2. Create a DIY air cooler with a fan and ice</strong><br>Place a bowl of ice (or a frozen water bottle) in front of a fan. As the ice melts, the fan blows cooler, slightly humidified air across the room. This can drop the perceived temperature by several degrees.</p>



<p class="wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-42870f44"><strong>3. Use fans strategically, not just for airflow</strong></p>
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<li>Put a box fan in a window facing outward in the evening once it&#8217;s cooler outside than inside, to pull hot air out.</li>



<li>Ceiling fans should spin counterclockwise in summer to push air down.</li>



<li>A fan pointed at your body (not just the room) helps sweat evaporate faster, which cools you directly.</li>
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<p class="wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a97a0c98"><strong>4. Cool your pulse points</strong><br>Run cool water over your wrists, neck, and the insides of your elbows, or apply a cool damp cloth there. These areas have blood vessels close to the skin, so cooling them helps lower your overall body temperature quickly.</p>



<p class="wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-08922471"><strong>5. Swap bedding and clothing for breathable fabrics</strong><br>Cotton or linen sheets and loose, light-colored cotton clothing let air circulate and sweat evaporate, unlike synthetic fabrics that trap heat.</p>



<p class="wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1f8469b1"><strong>Bonus tip:</strong> Avoid using the oven or stove during peak heat — cook on a stovetop briefly, use a microwave, or eat cold meals to avoid adding extra heat indoors.</p>



<p class="wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-532d92d2">If you don&#8217;t have air conditioning and it gets dangerously hot, seek out an air-conditioned public space (library, mall, community cooling center) during the worst hours — these tips help, but they&#8217;re not substitutes for real cooling in a genuine heat emergency, especially for young children, older adults, or anyone with health conditions.
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5 simple ways to stay cool at home during extreme heat, using things you likely already have
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