Cool Your Room

Not only does seasonally switching your bedding freshen up a room but it s also a great way to keep cool.

Cool your room. You can do this by consuming cold beverages applying a cool cloth to your neck or wrist area and by putting on cooler and breathable clothing. Most people change their duvet for a thinner one in the summer but it s worth paying attention to what your bedding is made from. This can cool down a room by up to 20 f. Also turn off any lights computers or tvs in the room as these are all heat sources that can raise the temperature in your room.

Sometimes when you can t get the room temperature down you can still get your body temperature down. For summer weather you want the blades to turn in a counterclockwise direction pushing a fast cooling breeze down into the room past your body s skin. Opting for pure cotton bedding rather than poly. However if replacing your old windows isn t in the budget there s still a simple way to keep your bedroom cooler on a dime.

If you want to fix your old windows caulking or weather stripping will be an excellent option to stop the cool air from leaking out of the window explains werner jorgensen a sales manager at heatxperts. While textiles like flannel sheets and fleece blankets are fantastic for insulation cotton is a smarter move this time of year as it breathes easier and stays cooler.