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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

On the western, or hottest side of your home, face your window fans so they're blowing air out of your house. If your house has more than one floor, consider putting the window fan facing out on the ...

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.

Remember as well, if you're taping up foil to the outside of your windows, you'll have to be out in the heat replacing it. Heavy duty foil will last a lot longer and also do a better job. Plus, it ...

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

THERE is nothing worse than struggling to sleep in a hot, humid room on a warm summer’s night. The heat can often mean it can ...