Natural ways to cool your home
The HinduHow can you make sure that you don’t need to crank up the air-conditioner all through the day to stay comfortable? According to Family Handyman, up to 30% of unwanted heat comes from the windows, and using shades, curtains, and blinds wisely can shave off up to 7% on bills and lower indoor temperatures significantly. “Such paints work by reflecting harmful UV rays, limiting absorption of heat, and reducing energy costs,” says Rahul Desai, a Delhi-based architect. “Plants like ficus, Boston fern, aloe vera, snake plant, spider plant, bamboo palm, rubber plant, pothos, and areca palm can be used across the homes to bring down the temperature by a couple of degrees,” says Rahul Mankad, who runs a nursery in Pune. Lighten up the home “Choose a light colour for your walls; this will reflect, not absorb, heat and light and keep the interiors cool, fresh and bright,” Desai says.
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