How to Cool Yourself Without Air Conditioning

Keeping your cool in warm weather isn't just about attitude your body needs extra attention too. Risks of getting too hot in warm weather include dehydration as you go about your daily activities or overheating and risking suffering from heat stress, heat cramps or even heat exhaustion.

Keeping your body cool will also help to keep your mood calm too, for heat often exacerbates feelings of stress, tension and frustration. There are lots of simple and effective ways to stay cool in warm weather and most of them are very affordable.

Steps:
1.Stay out of the sun while it's at its hottest. 
This commonsense approach isn't always easy to adhere to when summer fun beckons, so it bears repeating. Avoid exercising, traveling, sitting and walking about in the noonday sun as much as possible. It's best to limit your sun exposure between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day during warmer months. When you are outside during these times, limit your exposure to heat by retreating to shade as much as possible and not exerting yourself. Most of all, drink plenty of water.

*If you'd normally exercise or work outdoors during the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during cooler months, be prepared to change this schedule when it's hotter. Slow down, it's not worth pushing yourself strenuously when it's hot outside; things that require a lot of physical effort can be done early in the morning or later in the day.
*Spend more time in air-conditioned places when the heat is excessive. Visit public buildings such as the library or a store if you don't have adequate air-conditioning at home.
*Some people are particularly vulnerable to heat and should stay in cool places during hot weather, such as children, the elderly and those who have health problems.
*While sunscreen and sunglasses don't necessarily have a cooling effect, their protective effect is vital during warmer weather, as well as being painful and damaging, sunburn reduces your ability to release heat from your body and causes you to lose body fluids. Be sure to use them.

2.Plan ahead. 
Whatever you're doing outdoors, having a plan will help cut down on unnecessary activity in the heat. For example, if you're hiking, study the map at the beginning of the day and calculate the best route, especially one that makes the most of shade where possible. If you're swimming, even though water is cooling the sun will bear down on you, so figure out how long you can safely swim before needing to get out and dry off, and stick to this time limit.

If you have to travel a lot during hot days in your vehicle, plan ahead by having your vehicle inspected and ensuring that your air-conditioning is in working order; also, keep a plentiful water supply on board for constant re-hydration. By having a plan, you can set time limits on your exposure to the heat and plan ways to minimize the effects of the heat before you head into it each day. Always be sure to stick to your time limits by prioritizing and leaving less important things to be finished when it's cooler.

*As part of your planning, spend time watching the weather forecasts. produces a heat alert based on Heat Index Values. The importance of this measure is that it tells you how hot it will feel outdoors when the relative humidity has been factored in with the actual air temperature. Don't go simply on the temperature but pay attention to the meteorological assessment of the heat potential. However, also be aware that heat index values are devised for shady areas and light wind conditions, if you're under full sunshine and in the presence of strong winds, the heat factor can increase by up to 15 °F (−9 °C).

3.Dress simply.
Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing will help to keep you cooler, even better if it is light in color as this will reflect the heat and sunlight better. Shorts and short sleeved shirts are good choices, although a lightweight long sleeved shirt and pants are preferable if you're hiking or working outdoors for any length of time, as this provides more protection against the UV rays. Cotton clothing tends to keep you cool; be careful of synthetics as they can increase heat, although some synthetic clothes are specifically made to reduce heat (check the labels).

*Don't forget your head. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, as this helps to keep you cooler by providing shade. However, in extreme heat, such as the desert Southwest, a hat will retain heat. Try using a bandanna folded into a triangle and wrapped over your head as is often seen on bikers - this actually wicks sweat away from your head, spreads it over a large area where it evaporates and reduces your scalp temperature. And always add sunglasses.
*Consider wearing less makeup. Too much makeup can impede sweating and make you feel hotter, especially around your facial area. A little matte powder for oil control may be suitable. For makeup and cosmetics that you do wear, consider storing them in the refrigerator. They'll be refreshingly cool when applied to your face, body and feet straight from the fridge.
*Wear less accessories during hotter weather. Metallic accessories can heat up considerably and less is always best when it comes to keeping cool.
*If you're worried about body odor, you might want to skip camisoles and tank tops, as these can make body odor more noticeable.
*If you have long hair, wear it up and off your face and body. If you have short hair, consider keeping it very short to minimize the insulating effects of hair.

4.Wear footwear that breathes.
Flip flops are great for some activities, but more strenuous activities require arch support, durability, and comfort. Sport sneakers are great, but be sure you have worn them beforehand, so they won't rub your feet and give you blisters. Remember to wear socks, preferably ones that wick away moisture to help keep you cool and comfortable. If you're going to the beach or pool, wear water shoes to protect your feet from the heat of beach sand and from sharp items in the water. For urban wear, sandals and flip flops are generally ideal for keeping your feet cool.

*Be careful if you decide to go barefoot. Many artificial pavements become unbearably hot during warm weather and can scald your feet. Also watch out for sharp objects and doggy-do when going barefoot in places such as parks and the beach.

5.Stay hydrated. 
Water is essential for keeping your cool during hot weather. Water keeps your body cool and should be drunk even if you don't feel thirsty. It's okay to also drink commercial waters (such as Vitamin Water) or energy drinks such as Powerade or Gatorade but they're usually not necessary unless you're deliberately replenishing lost vitamins/electrolytes or energy following a sporting activity. Purchase a durable water bottle or water pack that you can tote everywhere and refill at any safe water tap. The best way to check your hydration level is to measure your urination frequency and color - if you haven't gone in a while, you need to drink more water and if the color is dark, you need more water.

*Freeze a bottle of water to carry around with you. It'll be solid when you leave the house but the heat will start melting it from the moment you take it out of the freezer and you'll benefit from the continuously chilled slowly thawing water. Wrap in toweling or similar to prevent water condensation affecting other items in your bag.
*Stay away from sugary drinks such as sodas and do not drink alcoholic drinks. Minimize caffeinated drinks, such as tea and coffee because these tend to increase dehydration.
*As well as drinking water, use it to spritz yourself cool too. Fill a spray bottle with pure water and place in the refrigerator at home or work. When you feel too hot, spray a fine mist of the cooled water over face and body to help cool you down quickly. Refill as needed and keep refrigerated.

6.Eat to stay cool. Food can keep you cool provided you make the right choices. Prefer salads, fresh raw food, vegetables and fruit. Avoid eating meat and protein-heavy foods during the heat of the day because these can increase metabolic heat production, which can add to loss of water.
*Avoid eating junk food it lacks healthy nutrients, is often hot and greasy and won't give you the energy needed to cope with the heat. If you must eat junk food, keep it for the cooler hours of the day or year.
*Find foods that don't need cooking, so that you don't have to turn on the stove. This might be a good time to experiment with some raw or paleo food choices check out recipes online, in a good book or from your local library.
*Cold soups are great in warm weather. If you haven't tried them yet, hot weather is the excuse you need!

7.Use fans. 
Whether hand-held or electric, fans can keep you cool by continuously circulating air. Paper or battery-operated fans can be used almost anywhere–at work, at home or on-the-go. In your home and office space, locate fans in rooms where you are working or resting to keep the air circulating freely and to reduce the mugginess of heat.

*Try making your own "swamp cooler". This can be done by simply placing a bowl of chilled water in front of a fan and letting the fan air blow over it. Other methods include wetting a large piece of fabric, such as a towel or sheet, and hanging it in front of a fan (taking care to angle it so that it cannot catch in the fan) and let the air blow through the wet material.
*Fans tend not to be useful when temperatures hit the high 90s (Fahrenheit) or high 30s (Celsius), although a swamp cooler arrangement might work still.

8.Allow yourself time to acclimatize if traveling. 
Travelers often make the mistake of trying to maintain normal levels of activity when arriving in a country warmer than the one they've left. This is a mistake that can result in harm. Rather than pushing yourself, give yourself time to acclimatize to the new warmer environment, which means minimizing physical activity until the heat feels more tolerable. This will usually take a few days, so plan a restful period at the commencement of a vacation in a warmer place. Once you feel more comfortable in the heat, gradually build up your physical activities until you're back to your normal level.

*Rest is an important way of coping with too much heat. Don't deny yourself the opportunity to rest when you feel fatigued during warm weather. In high heat, consider moving slowly to prevent overheating.

9.Make a game out of staying cool. 
Kids know how much fun it can be to find playful ways to stay cool and there are some really enjoyable ways to stay cool when it's hot, whatever your age. Here are just a few suggestions to take all the seriousness out of staying cool:

*Turn on the sprinklers, gather your friends and run through them for a time.
*Increase the fun by making water balloons and throwing these at each other. The aim is to get hit in order to cool down, so remind everyone to stay in the spirit of cooling down instead of trying to dodge them.
*Have a pool party. Cover the pool with a shade cover if it doesn't already have one and spend time partying by and preferably in the pool. Avoid alcohol though have plenty of cool and refreshing chilled mocktails and other cold non-alcoholic choices for everyone to enjoy. No pool? Get a kiddy pool and fill it up and paddle in it under shade.
*Have an afternoon of making and eating your own frozen treats, including ice cream, popsicles, slushies, frozen fruit, etc. Invite friends around to make it a party event.
*Make use of commercial venues that provide cold entertainment. The cinema is often freezing, so it's a good choice. Or visit a water park or ice skating rink. You could even devise a game with friends to find the coldest buildings in your city or town that permit public access. Is it your library or your local ice cream parlor that's coldest inside?

Tips:
*Reapply sunscreen according to package directions. Always apply 20 to 30 minutes before heading out into the sun. Sunscreen should have an SPF factor of at least 15+ but not higher than 50+.Remind children to reapply, as they can easily forget.
*Taking cool baths, sponge baths or having cool showers often can help to keep you cool.
*Be sure to keep an eye on children's water intake and give them plenty of water during hot weather.
*Pour cold water over or dip your feet in cold water. The colder the water, the faster it will cool you.
*Don't wear perfume in the sun. It can attract bugs or the warming aroma.
*Run cool water on your wrists for a few minutes and it will make you cooler!
*Keep the back of your neck and head cool.
*Wear deodorant when it's warm. This will keep you smelling good and feeling good. However, antiperspirant deodorant will make you sweat less (sweat will help you cool down).
*Keep pets cool during warm weather too––they have limited ability to cool down, especially if they're not able to leave an environment where you've enclosed them.
*Put ice cubes in your pets water bowl inside and especially outside to help keep your pets cool.

Warnings:
If you don't feel good in the heat, heed your feelings. If you're panting or gasping for air, fatigued or faint, feeling hot, have headaches or nausea, feel confused or feel unwell in any other way, these are signs that the heat is getting to you. Stop what you're doing, rest somewhere as cool as possible and make sure that you are lightly dressed and drinking plenty of water. If you continue to feel bad after a short rest, see a doctor or emergency services immediately.

Be aware that some objects can become unbearably hot, such as seat belt buckles and steering wheels.

Never leave children or animals in a parked car during hot weather. Temperatures in a car or other vehicle can quickly heat up and kill the occupants as a result of hyperthermia. The bodies of children and pets heat up faster than those of adults. Even for short stops, take children and pets with you, or leave them at home.

You are more likely to be impacted by hot weather if you are elderly, very young, obese, suffering from an illness that has caused a fever, have poor circulation or heart disease, have sunburn or suffer from a mental illness.

Cooling Yourself

1.Sleep cooler.
If the heat is keeping you from resting at night, try these ideas:
*Get a fan for your room. A fan on a low setting that can keep a light breeze blowing across your room can work wonders. If you don't like air blowing directly on you while you sleep, you can still make your room cooler by using a fan in your window to circulate fresh air.
*Get a waterbed. A waterbed is like an air mattress, but full of non-pressurized water that supports the body by buoyancy. Water conducts and absorbs heat far more than air, so a waterbed, like a pool, feels cool in practically all weather. (It will need a small, low-power heating pad under itself to run most of the year.) They are very smooth but tend to "hammock", more as one is bigger and heavier (as with most sleeping difficulties) so if possible try before you buy.
*Put a small pillow in the freezer an hour or two before you go to bed. Put a few plastic shopping bags over it to keep ice from forming on the fabric.
*Hang up your bedding in the coolest part of the house during the day. As soon as you get up, take your bedding to the coolest room in the house (in the basement, or where there's the most shade) and hang up the blankets and sheets so that each side is exposed to the air. Take them down and put them back on your bed just before you go to sleep.
*Use silk or satin pillowcases, and satin sheets. These fabrics will feel smoother and cooler as you sleep.
If you wake up too hot, consider how many coverings - e.g., over 80°F/26C maybe sleep uncovered, over 73°F/23C under one sheet, cooler, under that sheet and a blanket, etc. Similarly your dress or no dress top or bottom.

2.Just add water. 
The relief is almost immediate, and will last for up to one hour or more.

*Drink water frequently. Your body will feel cooler if you are hydrated. Try drinking eight ounces of water at least every hour. Adding mint leaves, or orange, lemon or cucumber slices to your water makes it more refreshing.
*Get a cheap spray bottle - fill it with water, adjust it to fine mist and spray it on your exposed skin for an instant chill-zing cooling effect.
*Keep the back of your neck in shade (wear a cap backwards, or raise your collar) or put a wet handkerchief on the back of the neck. The sensor for our body temperature control system is in this area, and so with this method you can make the rest of your body think that you are "cool".
*Place or tie an icepack behind your head.
*Wet all your hair, or just all along the hairline in a pinch. The evaporation of the water will cool your head (though it may make your hair a bit frizzy if it's curly!).
*Wear a bandana with water soaked on it and put it on your head. Or you can relive the 80's and wear a wet terrycloth headband on your forehead.
*Try using a water misting fan. These portable devices are battery operated so you can take them with you wherever you go. As you mist and fan yourself, the water is evaporated on your skin, giving you an instant cooling sensation.
*Soak a t-shirt in the sink, wring it out and put it on. Sit in a lawn chair (or other chair that lets air through to you) in front of a fan. Re-wet as it dries. Use lukewarm water for this so you don't "shock" your system with cold water.
*Wear a short sleeved shirt and put water on the sleeves only. If there is a breeze or fan blowing on you, you can actually get cold! Use a squirt bottle, the sink or hose if outside to keep your sleeves wet. If you are outside and wearing long pants and you put water on your legs, the water will cool your legs. Long skirts are also good for this. Just sprinkle the hemline with water.
*Run cold water over your wrists for 10 seconds on each hand. This will reduce your temperature for roughly an hour.
*Soak your feet in a bucket of cold water. The body radiates heat from the hands, feet, face and ears, so cooling any of these will efficiently cool the body. Kids wading pools are great for adults feet too.
*Fill your bathtub with cool water and get in. Once you are used to the temperature, let some water out and refill with cold water. Keep doing this until you are sufficiently cold. Your body will stay cool for a long time after you get out. For a fast cool-down, add ice!
*Go for a swim. Visit the swimming pool and unwind.

3.Dress appropriately.
There are several strategies to dress (or undress) for the heat, depending on your situation:

*Wear nothing. If you're in a situation where you can go without clothes, this can be the most comfortable and natural way to stay cool.
*Wear next-to-nothing. Put on a swimsuit, or wear your underwear at home.
*Wear summer clothing. Wear loosely-woven natural fabrics (cotton, silk, linen) rather than polyester, rayon, or other artificial fibers (with the possible exception of performance fabrics).
*Wear light colors. Darker colors will absorb the sun's heat and stay warmer longer than light or white clothing, which reflects light and heat. Wear natural summer clothing.
*Cover yourself up. Covering up may actually keep you cooler, especially if the heat is low in humidity. In the scorching temperatures of the Middle Eastern deserts, traditional cultures wear clothing covering from head to toe. By protecting your skin from the sun beating down, you'll also shade your skin. Be sure your clothing is made of natural fabrics and is loose-fitting.

4.Alter your diet. 
What you eat and drink can help keep you cool as well.
*Stock your freezer with flavored ice treats. Freeze a bag of chopped fruit such as watermelon, pineapple or lemons. Cooling down can be a tasty experience too!
*Use a hint of mint. Mint refreshes the skin and leaves a nice cooling sensation. Try a few minty or menthol products to cool your skin. Slather on lotion with peppermint (avoid your face and eyes), shower with peppermint soap, use a minty foot soak or other powders with mint. There are even a few minty recipes you could try, for example:

-Candied Mint Leaves
-Watermelon Yogurt Mint Smoothie
-Mint Tea
-Irish Cream Mint Chocolate Drink
-Minted Fresh Green Pea Soup
-Mint Truffles
-Basil Mint Orange Pesto
-Dark Chocolate Dipped Mint Leaves
-Pudina Aloo (Potatoes in Mint Sauce)
-Green Pea and Mint Sandwiches

*Use cucumbers. Slice a thin piece of cold cucumber (from the fridge or a cooler) and stick it in the middle of your forehead! This feels fantastic on a hot day or when stuck in a hot car and works almost immediately! An ice cube or a cold soda can work similarly, though the astringency of the cucumber is more refreshing for your eyelids.
*Eat spicy food. It's not a coincidence that many people in hotter regions of the world eat spicy food. Spicy (hot to the taste) food increases perspiration which cools the body as it evaporates. It also can cause an endorphin rush that is quite pleasant and might make you forget about the heat.

5.Go downstairs and lie on the floor. 
Warm air rises (since it's less dense than cooler air) so it's layered on top of the downward moving cooler air, which sinks lower. If you're in a house, for example, stay lower than the warm air. Make your way to the basement or lower level. It will be coolest near the floor in the basement or on the ground level.

6.Try a heat snorkeling system. 
Take a glass and fill it almost to the brim with ice cubes. Hold it up to your mouth and blow gently into the cup. The ice causes the air you are blowing into the cup to cool down drastically, and since the air only has one way out of the cup (the hole which should now be aiming right at your face) the cold air is forced out over your skin.

*To put the "snorkeling system" to more efficient use, point a fan into a square of four cups filled with ice water and ice cubes. The cooler air in the cups has nowhere to go but out. Each night, refreeze the cubes and open the windows instead.

7.Think cool. 
Read books about climbing Mount Everest, visiting Antarctica, or watch winter movies like "March of the Penguins" and "Ice Age." You might not be physically cooler, but if your mind envisions a cold environment, you might feel a bit cooler.

8.Rest smart.
Relax and cool down at the same time with these tips:
Sit still. Do not try to fan yourself  trying to move while feeling hot can make you feel hotter. Simply rest until the evening.
Sit in the shade. Find a shaded area and set up a water misting system that connects to an ordinary garden hose that can be found at home improvement stores. Sit there and let the mist cool you off.
Avoid peak sunlight hours. Take a cue from people in extremely hot climates and avoid going out between 10 a.m. and 3p.m., when the sun's rays are hottest. You'll also avoid a sunburn this way.

Cooling Your House

1.Close the blinds.
Shutting your blinds and curtains during the day will help block the sun's heat. As soon as the sun hits your building in the morning, close all windows and keep exterior doors and windows closed throughout the hottest part of the day. Do this until night falls and it's cool enough to open the windows for the night.

*For even better protection, get aluminized blinds, insulated curtains, or window tint film (which, like car tint, looks like a dark or shiny part of the glass itself: shrink-wrap temporary insulation is different and more for preventing conduction of heat out to very cold outdoors; in summer, solar radiation, blocked by the color or shine, is more important than conduction blocked by the bubble.) Or, for a quick fix use removable sheets of reflective bubble insulation, or cardboard cut to size and covered in foil. If possible, go around the outside of your house and clip sheets over the outside of the house, especially on the south side (or north side if you live south of the equator). These exterior curtains you rigged up will keep the sun's heat from getting anywhere near your window frame, but still let a breeze through. You can even rig a temporary "porch" awning out of broomsticks and sheets.

2.Open the windows at night. 
Open strategic windows so that cooler night air is blowing in throughout the evening. Leaving all interior doors open (including closets and kitchen cabinets) helps, too. If you leave them closed, they store the daytime heat and your house won't cool off so quickly at night.

*Be sure to get up and close the windows and blinds as soon as the sunlight hits your house. This can be as early as 5 or 6am in some areas.
*Try cross ventilation. Open the house in the cool of the morning. Close the curtains on the hot side of the house. Crack the windows less than an inch from the bottom on opposite side of the house for a draft to help keep cool.

3.Cool down your house with fans. 
Position a ceiling fan, an upstairs window fan or an attic fan to draw off the heat collected in upper rooms and push the heat outdoors. Set up your portable fan so that the fan sucks up cooler air from the floor below, and blows hot air upwards towards the ceiling.

4.If you live in an apartment, use a combination of fans to create good air circulation. 
Blow hot air out by positioning a powerful exhaust fan near a window but not so close that rain may damage the fan motor. Also, use oscillating fans placed near other windows to blow in fresh, cooler air. Use this fan combo only when outside temperatures are cooler than the inside of your apartment. This tends to be during the night or on overcast days.

5.Make a do-it-yourself air conditioner. 
Put a metal bowl of salted ice in front of a fan, and adjust the fan so that the air is blowing over the ice. Or, use one or more 2 liter (0.5 US gal) bottles and fill them mostly full of water (70%) and rock salt (10%). Leave 20% of the volume empty for expansion. The salt lower the temperature at which the water freezes, allowing you to make the ice super cold. Freeze the liquid in the bottles, then place them in a large bowl (to catch dripping condensation). Position a fan to blow on them. As the salty ice in the bottles melts, the air around them cools and the fan will blow that air at you. The water and salt in the bottles can be refrozen every night and used repeatedly.

*You can also turn on your stove ventilator hood fan or open up your chimney flue. These will also draw hot air out of the house and pull cooler evening air into the house.

6.Turn off all heat sources.
Don't use the stove or oven for cooking. Eat cold food, or use the microwave or an outdoor grill when cooking your meals. Incandescent light bulbs also give off heat. Switch to compact fluorescents or LEDs. Turn off your lamps and your computer when you're not using them. You should also turn off your TV since it gives off a lot of heat and take the power off of non-essential plug-in power adapters (transformers).

7.Avoid steam. 
Don't take a hot shower, wash dishes, wash clothes or cook until after dark. Make sure your pot lids are tight-fitting. Make sure the door gasket seals on your oven, washer and dishwasher are in good shape and have no breaks or rips.

8.Adjust your pilot light. 
If you have a gas stove with pilot lights, make sure they are set correctly. If they are set too high, they will produce excess heat.

9.Put smooth white fabrics over anything in your house that's fuzzy.
For example, you could cover corduroy pillows with white satin pillowcases for summer, put linen slipcovers over wool sofas, or just throw white sheets over furniture. Light-colored fabric will reflect heat instead of absorbing it, and the smooth texture will give you the look and feel of coolness.

10.Use light-colored roofing.
If you have the choice, choose a lighter roof or roof coating. It will reflect sunlight rather than absorbing it.

11.Insulate your home. 
A home that has well-insulated walls and attic will actually keep the heat out of the house in hot seasons. Just imagine your home as a gigantic Styrofoam cooler! There are lots of insulation options to choose from, including types that can be conveniently blown into your walls without much hassle. Another bonus is that there may be government grants to help offset the cost of this kind of upgrade.

12.Plant trees.
Leafy trees can shade your home or yard and keep things considerably cooler. Deciduous trees (those that lose their leaves in winter) will let sunlight through in winter when it's desired and create shade in summer.
*If you can't plant a tree, build an overhead trellis and grow vines on it. Decorative leafy vines will act like deciduous trees or you can plant edibles grapes or kiwis.

13.Position your patios judiciously. 
Don't build unshaded patios of concrete, stone or brick right against the house where they will reflect sun heat onto walls or windows, especially on the south or west sides. Rocks, stone and concrete also retain heat longer than planted areas after the sun goes down.

*If you already have such a patio feature next to your home, plant a tree so that both the patio and that side of the building will be shaded during the hot parts of the day.

14.Take shade from awnings and porches. 
Build any summer porch on the north side of your house, which is generally the shady side. The south and west sides of your home will generally be the hottest and most in need of shade, so plan the location of windows and exterior doors in your home. (The compass directions will be reversed in the southern hemisphere.)

15.Send up the cool air. 
If your home has a basement and central air system, have an HVAC professional add a cold air return in the basement to pull the naturally cool air that falls down and recycle it into the rest of your home by simply setting your furnace to "fan" mode.
Install an individual room ventilation system with a cool air intake, hot air exhaust and temperature and humidity controls. This will bring the night-time air in and let the A/C take over in the middle of the day.

16.Install a whole-house fan.
This will pull hot air into the attic, where it dissipates via attic vents. To cool your house, open a door to the basement, and make sure that all doors between the basement and the room where the fan is located are open. Turn it on at night and open downstairs windows, and that will cool the house efficiently. However, make sure that you've got good attic vents, or else your attic won't properly exhaust the heat.

17.Install attic vents. 
It's amazing how much difference a cool attic makes to the temperature of a house.

18.Install a lockable exterior door that allows airflow.
This could be a screen door, a gated/barred door or a shutter door. This will let the breeze in while keeping your home private and secure. Window locks that position the window open only a couple of inches are available for all windows modern or old fashioned. These locks will allow you to cool down the house at night without compromising your safety.