Update, July 2017: After two summers of experimenting, I am a firm believer in closing windows and blinds to keep the house cool when it is hot outside. But many people will resist.

“The simplest and most cost-effective way to cool your home is by creating a cross-breeze,” says Oliver. “Open windows or ...

Home leaks are often associated with freezing temperatures when pipes crack in the dead of winter. But heat waves can cause an opposite, yet similar, problem: Pipes can expand and damage their valves ...

Box fans in windows can keep your home cool at a lower cost than AC if you face them in the right directions. Here's what to ...

When an atmosphere heats up, plants will often release excess water into the air from their leaves – as a result they cool ...

Cool off your house: ... Window fans placed in an open window can blow cooler outside air into a room, or set in reverse, can draw cool air in through other windows and throughout the entire house.

Britain is set to bask in hot weather again in a matter of days - but people are being urged not to open their windows during ...

Cooling down houses without jacking up electricity bills can be tricky, but fans can be a solution. Here's how best to use ...

Beat the heat with these expert-backed tips on how to keep your house cool in the summer, whether it’s a heat wave or just another hot day.

Households are being urged to smear yoghurt on their windows this week due to the return of the 30C-plus heatwave from ...

This time of year all many of us can think about is keeping cool. But escaping the searing heat that blankets entire swathes of the country comes at a cost. In my 130 year old Victorian, summer ...

Seal up your windows. While it’s common for people to check for drafts in winter when they’re saving money on heating costs, it might not occur to us to check out windows for drafts in the summer.