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5 Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

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The ultimate goal is to feel cool and comfortable inside your home during the summer, but you just can’t escape the brutal summertime temperatures. Closing your blinds and curtains or planting trees around your home can prevent unwanted heat from coming through your windows and will provide shade, keeping the surrounding air cooler, but sometimes you need supplemental cooling methods to really beat the heat!

There are 5 ways to stay cool this summer that are energy efficient and cost effective!


1. Dehumidifiers


2. Window Air Conditioners


3. Evaporative Coolers (Swamp Coolers)


4. Ductless Air Conditioners


5. Fans


There are so many benefits of using supplemental cooling methods in addition to your traditional air conditioner. With these 5 ways to stay cool this summer, you’ll be saving money, extending the life of your traditional A/C unit, and cooling concentrated rooms, instead of the whole house, in no time!

These cooling methods are energy efficient and won’t break the bank! No more sticky, uncomfortable summer sweat. Enjoy summer more knowing you can come home to a refreshingly cool home with no outrageous electric bill!


While do-it-yourself projects can be fun and fulfilling, there is always a potential for personal injury or property damage. We strongly suggest that any project beyond your abilities be left to licensed professionals such as electricians, plumbers, and carpenters. Any action you take upon the information on this website is strictly at your own risk, and we assume no responsibility or liability for the contents of this article.

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