It’s Summer, which means temperatures both outside and inside are on the rise.

As your home heats up, it can be tempting to crank up your AC. And while a blast of frosty air on a hot and humid day can feel refreshing at the moment — you’ll be feeling the Heat when you get your electric bill.

Luckily, as exceptional an invention as the air conditioner is, it’s not the only way to cool down a room.

Ready for a little relief from the heat without having to burn through your life-savings?

Here are a few weird but practical tips on how to cool down a room.

1. Flip Your Fans

Most people know that ceiling fans have several speed settings. But, few people know that they also have different directional settings as well.

Ceiling fan blades sit at an angle for a reason. When the fan spins clockwise, the fan pulls air toward the ceiling which forces the warm air near the ceiling downward.

This setting is useful in the fall and winter when you’d like to keep your home warm — but it can be murder in the summer.

If you have ceiling fans, check and make sure they are spinning counter-clockwise. This setting pushes air down and will create a refreshing air-slow.

2. Open the Windows

Opening your windows seems like breaking a cardinal rule of summer survival. But, we’re not saying to open your windows in the middle of the afternoon when temperatures are at their most unbearable.

Once the sun goes down, temperatures can drop dramatically.

After the sun goes down and the temperature drops to a comfortable level, you can cool down your home by creating an air current.

This trick works particularly well if you have windows that open from both the top and the bottom.

First, open the bottom section of the windows on the upwind side to let the fresh air in. Then, open the top section of the windows that face the downwind side of your home to give the air a place to escape.

For the best results, remember to keep all your doors open.

3. Dehumidify

Heat and humidity go together like salt and an open wound.

Humid air can be as dangerous as heat because it affects our bodies’ natural cooling abilities.

If you live in a humid area, investing in a dehumidifier can help keep the inside of your home feeling comfortable no matter how hot it gets outside.

4. Go Dark

Vampires may have been on to something with their whole, “living in the shade,” schtick.

The sun is the only thing heating the earth — so it makes sense that blocking it out is the best way to keep your home comfortable.

By lowering your blinds and keeping your curtains closed while the sun is up, you can keep your home 20 degrees cooler. And those 20 degrees can make all the difference when temperatures hit triple digits.

5. Ice Down

Set a metal bowl full of ice water in front of a run of the mill table-top fan and voila, you’ve created your very own arctic breeze.

While this trick won’t cool down your entire home, it can help keep small rooms nice and cold while the rest of the world is melting in the summer heat.

If you want to try out this icy trick but don’t have a personal fan, then check out Unhumid. Their product reviews will help you find the perfect wintry wind machine in no time.

How to Cool Down a Room

Figuring out how to cool down a room by unconventional means can be tricky — especially when you’re already sticking to the floor because of the heat.

With these tips, you’ll be able to keep your home cold until the winter rolls around again.

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