TOP 10 TIPS FOR KEEPING COOL THIS SUMMER

Summer fun in the sun is in full swing. 

In Maine we like to take advantage of every minute

of the sunny, warm weather...but sometimes

the thermometer creeps up beyond the comfortable mark. 

Here are our top 10 tips for keeping cool in the summer heat!

OPEN IT OR CLOSE IT

Close windows and window coverings during the sunny portion of the day to keep out the heat. 

 Open up the windows and window coverings in the evening when the air cools down.

TURN IT AROUND 

If the air in your house is warmer that the air outside, turn your window fan around

 to blow the hot air out of the house.

HEAD DOWNSTAIRS

Spend time in the lowest level of your home. Since heat rises

it is usually the coolest on the lowest level.

ON OR OFF

Turn off lights and appliances that produce heat such as you dryer, dishwasher and computers.

COOK OUT

Grill out instead of using your stove or oven.

Photo from St Albert Gazette

POOR MAN'S AC

Put a bowl of ice cubes in front of a fan...as the ice melts and cools the air,

 the fan will circulate the cooler air. 

HAND HELD COOLING

Freeze bottles of water to take with you when you go outside.

The ice will melt so you can drink the water and the water will stay cold longer. 

SPRITZER

Keep a spray bottle of water in the refrigerator and

spray your face when you come in from outdoors.

TOWEL OFF

Soak a towel in cool water and put it on the back of your neck to cool off quickly.

HAVE A TREAT

Have a Popsicle or chew ice cubes

Check out more cool ideas on our "Beat the Heat" board on Pinterest!

If you are interested in buying or selling real estate this summer,

contact Brenda at (207)784-3800 or e-mail brenda@fontainteam.com.