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Cooling a Stone Garden Wall During Summer

Does anyone have any advice or suggestions for my problem? I have a small yard where all four walls, about 10 feet high, are made of stone and it's a virtual suntrap during the very hot summers in my country.

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Can I Use a Dehumidifier With Air Conditioner to Help Cool My House?

I have an older central a/c unit? With the cost of electricity going up all the time, some of us in Canada have gone to TOU (time of use) with our hydro, summer cooling could get costly.

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Reviews of Palm Leaf Shaped Ceiling Fan Blade Covers

Does anyone have any experience with those palm leaf-shaped ceiling fan blade covers? I would like to check before spending $100 to help save electricity this summer.

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Reducing Inside Temperature Without Air Conditioning

I am seeking advice on cooling. I know that in the northern hemisphere you are approaching winter, but here in the southern hemisphere, Australia, we are coming on to summer, and they can be ferociously hot.

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Give Kids A Wet Washcloth At Bedtime

I get hot sweats at night. Before I go to bet I get a facecloth wet and put it on my night stand then turn on my ceiling fan. When the hot sweat comes, I put the cloth on my chest. I immediately cool down and get comfortable enough to go right back to sleep.

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Place a Wet Washcloth on Neck To Stay Cool

I worked for years in a very hot environment. I found the best way to stay cool, is to buy new dish towels or hand towels. The reason I say buy some is the dish towels you already have might have a grease smell to them. I would take a supply of them to work with me.

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Spanish Moss in Lattice Shades Porch

This idea will be best where the snow does not blow. I live in Key West, FL. The HOT sun just keeps on shining on my lattice laced porch. In order to keep my windows open, and block the heat, I needed a privacy shade. I bought some Spanish moss, and stuck in the the lattice holes. The moss is like an air plant. No soil needed, and with a water spray a day they flourish.

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