Hi there, time to share ways to keep your home cool during hot times

So ok, usual ways I use:

  • open everything during night
  • close everything during day
  • external sheets on windows without shutters
  • some curtains to prevent heat from going upstairs

I was also wondering if plants could also help inside, any ideas ?

Share your advices !

  • Angry_Autist (he/him)@lemmy.world
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    9 hours ago

    Get a box fan and a coil of copper pipe, run the coil all around the front of the box fan like a snake going back and forth, on the top end of the pipe attach a box for icewater, and a bucket to catch the outflow.

    Put an adjustable valve at the end going into the drain bucket and let it dribble a bit. You’ll have to adjust it to get the longest cold air time/least having to get up to empty the valve

    It’s not super efficient but it’s cheap and can be made with parts in the garage

    You’ll need a lot of ice tho