With longer, hotter summers and barely-there winters, it’s time to start thinking about how to keep homes comfortable during oppressive temperatures
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Get ready for a hot summer. Predictions say this one could be among the hottest on record and, due to climate change, it might be one of the coolest in the next few decades. With longer, hotter summers and barely-there winters, it’s time to start thinking about how to keep our homes cool and comfortable against the oppressive temperatures.
Here are some easy, effective ways to beat the heat and stay chill this season.