10 Tips to Beat the Heat this Summer!

opening doors and using box fans to push hot air outside can work as an exhaust fan and draw cool evening air into your house.

in the cooler evenings open all your windows and promote as much air circulation as possible.

when the sun rises, close all windows and doors. Also, close drapes and blinds to keep the inside as cool as possible

when the outside air is cooler than the inside air, open all windows and doors. Also, turn on the fans again.

fill basins and tubs with water

wet towels and bandanas are good when worn around the head or neck

take cool showers or baths

spritz yourself with cold water throughout the day using a spray bottle
 

since hot air rises, the upper levels will be warmer than the ground floor. You can also head to the basement which will be cooler as well.

incandescent light bulbs can generate excessive heat

so can computers and appliances be left running

eat food that doesn't require use of an oven or stove.

drink more water than you normally do when it is hot.

if you are sweating heavily, you will likely need to replace electrolytes by eating a small amount of food with your water.

thirst is the first sign of dehydration so drink enough fluids before you are thirsty to prevent dehydration.
 

sit in front of the path of a box fan that is aimed at an open cooler or a tray filled with ice.

these can act as diuretics and promote dehydration.

such as libraries, shopping malls and movie theatres are all good places to cool down.
 

Such foods can increase metabolic heat and warm the body.

dogs, rabbits, and cats, - give them a cool bath or shower to keep their body temperature down.

a cool towel on a tile floor to lie on.

a cool towel or washcloth laying over their skin can help as well.

make sure they have enough cool water to drink.