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Originally Posted by Glowing Horizon
I love conserving things whenever I can. My Dad & Mom were very frugal & (gratefully) they instilled it in me. I’ve been considering your question carefully. There are a lot of little things I change during the heat of summer. So, here’s some things which can really make a difference with little or no cost: 1) do (inside) laundry & run dishwasher after sunset or before sunrise. Dishwasher will be best set to “air dry” then crack the door after its done to allow air drying to finish. Definitely tumble dry clothes at night & clean lint trap often. 2) set thermostat a few degrees higher in the late afternoon & cooler just before bedtime. 3) use evaporative cooling on your skin 4) drink icy drinks to lower your body temp 5) go out to shop, eat or see a movie in the heat of the afternoon 6) get a cooling blanket for your chair/bed—it really works. Got mine @Costco for $16 delivered. 7) position a fan wherever you sit during the day. Turn it on you but only when you are needing to cool quickly. 8) cool your food. Hot spicy foods can heat up your perception. 9) shower before bed. Wet or damp hair cools your head—heat center. 10) dont pull a hot engine car or cart into the garage until its cooled down. 11) stay hydrated. That makes everything seem better. 12) ice your pulse points (under arms, front sides of neck, even your feet. 13) moving air feels cooler so fans can help you feel cooler even at more elevated temps. I have two in my bedroom & sleep like a baby even at 74-75. 14) change your HVAC filter more often for better efficiency. 15) get dryer vent cleaned 16) clean fridge coils.
Hope this helps give you some ideas. I would not leave garage door cracked nor would I leave attic ladder down. Too many creepy crawlies & flying nuisances.
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Excellent points, and post. People react to heat (and cold, too) in various ways. Just because hot and humid might suit one person doesn't mean it suits all of them.