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Finding Some Much Needed Home Comfort This Summer

27 November 2020 by Australian Women Online

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The weather is going to continue getting hotter and hotter over the next few months for many of us, meaning that the home is going to get increasingly less comfortable unless we do something about it. Here, we’re going to look at how you get a little solace in your house so that you don’t have to spend all day avoiding it for cooler climes.

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Don’t let the heat get in without a fight

Your ability to effectively control the climate of your home all comes down to how well you can seal the house up. If there are plenty of gaps for the heat to invade, then that is precisely what it’s going to do. Aside from inspecting your doors and windows for any gaps that could use a little sealing, you should also look at installing insulation with the help of teams like Earthwool in order to make sure your home is really sealed up.

Take a look at the old HVAC system

Does it feel like your air conditioning systems do practically nothing to help the home any longer? Depending on how long ago you bought it and when you last serviced it, that could be pretty close to the truth. Yearly maintenance of these systems is essential in keeping them effective and efficient. If you haven’t kept up with your side of the bargain for years, it might be impossible to hold them to theirs, and a team like Beyond Heating and Cooling might be a necessary partner. New HVAC systems are much more energy efficient at their job, helping to keep those bills down, too.

Control the sunlight

The main way that heat gets into the home is via sunlight. As such, the better you are able to keep it from getting into the home, the better. This doesn’t mean that you always have to keep your blinds shut, though shutting them in rooms that you’re not in can help. There are also teams like Ultimate Windows who can help you install windows specifically designed to trap more heat between their panes so that less of it gets into the house, as well.

Have a space to get out of the home

Sometimes, despite your best efforts, inside the house, itself might simply be far too hot a place to spend your day. However, while going out into that sun might not seem like the best idea, you could create the perfect space to chill in your own garden. There are plenty of ways to upgrade your garden this summer, including building a pool to give you somewhere to dive in and cool down, as well as creating a shaded decking or patio area to enjoy some outdoor dining in those summer evenings.

If you’re not going to invest in keeping your home cool, comfortable, and cost-effective in the summer, then it’s only going to get increasingly bad at keeping the heat out. Hopefully, the tips above help you stay on top of your hothouse.

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