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What are your advices to cool homes without AC ? (jlai.lu)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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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 !

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[–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Painting your house a lighter color. Can’t say how effective but makes sense intuitively.

Probably makes a big difference. I just measured my patio, grass and driveway temps today with an infrared themometer. Grass was 109, patio was 123, and the blacktop was a whopping 148. My wife has been talking about using a cream or neutral gray finish on the driveway, and a 20 degree difference is definitely worth it.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    Yep, it's a low-tech decision that'll pay dividends. Same reason I'd opt for a white or lighter colored car if it's going to be parked outside.

    Should've also mentioned roofing shingles as well. See a lot of houses with dark roofs just soaking up sunlight.

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