7 Ways to Better Insulate Your Windows this Summer

To reduce heat loss through windows, the installation of double / triple glazing can significantly reduce any losses. Generally, the gaps between the panes of glass are filled with air. Heat loss is reduced as air is a poor conductor of heat.

Here are a few suggestions to help reduce or contain heat from within:

1. Turn Off Incandescent Lights.
2. Don’t Place Lamps or TVs Near Your Air Conditioning Thermostat.
3. Cook with Microwave, Barbeque or Pressure Cooker.
4. Reduce Sources of Humidity.
5. Seal Off Laundry Room and Line-Dry Clothes.
6. Air Dry Dishes.
7. Insulate Water Heater.

1. Time to use that bubble wrap?! Put old bubble wrap to good use and save some money in the long run.
2. Weatherstrip your windows.
3. Decorate with cell shades.
4. Increase your insulation with shutters.
5. Apply high-reflectivity window film.
6. Make a draft snake.
7. Get energy efficient windows.
8. 8 Surprisingly Simple.

Exterior shutters and shades are usually made of a variety of materials, including fabric, wood, steel, aluminum, or vinyl. They are most effective at reducing solar heat gain. Shades are typically fabric or vinyl and the material may have openings that allow some visibility through the window.

One cheap way to insulate is to use bubble wrap. Spray water on the bubble wrap and use it to adhere the bubbles on the glass. Tape along the sides for extra hold. This gives the glass a little more insulating value, but isn’t good for windows you need to see out of.

Here are 10 cost-effective ways to winter-proof your home:

1. Close all your curtains (and line them too)
2. Turn off the heating and shut the doors in rooms you don’t use.
3. Stop draughts under doors.
4. Seal gaps around doors frames and windows.
5. Seal gaps in the floor and skirting boards.

The 7 Cheapest Ways To Heat A Home

• Buy an energy-efficient space heater.
• Buy a smart thermostat.
• Use credit cards to pay your utility bills.
• Sign up for budget billing.
• Insulate your attic.
• Invest in warm clothing.
• Consider installing solar panels.

How to Beat the Summer Heat by Keeping the Roof Cool

1. Grow a roof garden. One of the best ways to keep the roof cool is by growing your own rooftop garden with green grass and potted plants.
2. Paint the terrace white. Heat gain can be considerably reduced by turning the roof into a reflective roof surface.
3. Add shade.
4. Go for heat-resistant flooring.
5. Install solar panels.

Just as wearing light-colored clothing can help keep you cool on a sunny day, cool roofs material that is designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof. Cool roofs can be made of a highly reflective type of paint, a sheet covering, or highly reflective tiles or shingles.

Regarding the heat factor, city-based interior designer Shantanu Chaudhari says, “The topmost floor flats are usually 4 to 5 degrees hotter than the rest of the floors. Leakage is also a potential problem if the builder hasn’t done a good waterproofing job.

How To Beat The Heat in Summer

1. Stay Hydrated:
2. Exercise When It Is Cooler:
3. Wear Light Colored Clothing:
4. Pull The Drapes:
5. Open The Car Windows and Doors:
6. Use An Air Cooler:
7. Cool Down Your Cooling Points:
8. Chow Down On Citrus Fruits:

What can I eat to warm myself up?

• Hot tea or coffee. A warm, soothing beverage can warm up your body quickly, even feeling warm as you swallow it.
• Soup. Eating soup can have a similar effect to tea or coffee, warming up your body as you eat it.
• Roasted veggies.
• Protein and fats.
• Iron.
• Calorie-dense foods.

Tips to reduce body temperature

1. Drink cool liquids.
2. Go somewhere with cooler air.
3. Get in cool water.
4. Apply cold to key points on the body.
5. Move less.
6. Wear lighter, more breathable clothing.
7. Take heat regulating supplements.
8. Talk to a doctor about thyroid health.

IF YOU ARE UNDER AN EXTREME HEAT WARNING:

1. Find air conditioning.
2. Avoid strenuous activities.
3. Wear light clothing.
4. Check on family members and neighbors.
5. Drink plenty of fluids.
6. Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
7. Never leave people or pets in a closed car.

Protect yourself from heat: reduce physical exertion; wear light clothing….For adults

• take a cool shower or bath as often as necessary;
• cool your skin with a wet towel several times a day;
• spend a few hours a day in air-conditioned or cooler places in your home.