Make Your Room Colder

Then place them under your feet.

Make your room colder.

Sometimes when you can t get the room temperature down you can still get your body temperature down. Aim the fan at you so you get the ultimate cool breeze without the hefty air conditioning bill. In other words closing the blinds essentially prevents your home from becoming a miniature greenhouse which is. An air conditioner lowers the temperature in a room by pumping it full of cold air.

Add a small fan on your nightstand and keep a spray bottle of cold water to mimic this same technique. As simple as this tip may seem family handyman notes that up to 30 percent of unwanted heat comes from your windows and utilizing shades curtains and the like can save you up to 7 percent on bills and lower indoor temperatures by up to 20 degrees. Also try freezing 2 liter bottles with water in them. Position a table or standing fan behind a shallow bowl of ice frozen water bottles or ice packs.

Keeping cool during the warmer months can be a challenge especially without the aid of an air conditioner. You can do this by consuming cold beverages applying a cool cloth to your neck or wrist area and by putting on cooler and breathable clothing. Those sheer curtains may look nice but they re making your bedroom hotter. There are other ways to reduce room temperature though.