Apart from the obvious what are some good ways to keep the house cool?

Question

I don't know about where you guys are at but here in London it's hot as h**l, what are some good methods apart from the obvious to help keep the house cool, I already have a fan on and the windows open.

Thanks

Answer 1

ceiling fans lower a rooms temp by 10 degrees

Answer 2

paint your roof white. its hot as h**l here too plus extreme humidity.

Answer 3

I am in Florida and I am naked... try that !!!!

Answer 4

upstairs is always hotter. stay downstairs. and put dark shades on the windows all day, keeps out the hot

Answer 5

http://www.wikihow.com/Sleep-Comfortably...

Read the whole page here. There are some cool tips.

Answer 6

I usually open my windows early in the morning when it's still cool outside to trap some of the cool air in. Apart from my air conditioner it seems to work pretty well.

I found windows open during the day with just a fan going doesn't do anything. Just rotates the hot air around.