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Cooling Your Home Naturally

Expertise Level: Intermediate


The installation and operating costs of an air conditioner can be high—both to you and the environment. This publication by the U.S. Department of Energy shares some low-cost green techniques to keep your home cool and energy efficient.

This eight-page pdf document discusses how to block the summer heat from your home with simple techniques, like properly applying window awnings and shades, strategically planting shade trees and landscaping, or installing radiant barrier beneath your roofing. Also learn how to remove the heat that does build up in your home with proper ventilation techniques. Even something as simple as house color can save you on cooling costs.

Just click to open the pdf document and learn natural ways to beat the heat.