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Woman & Home
Lifestyle
Emily Smith

7 cooling mistakes making your home warmer in the heat – and how to fix them

Composite of electric fan, sash windows open in home and dehumidifier in home.

This stifling summer heat leaves most of us frantically looking for ways to cool down our houses. Just be sure in that sweaty panic, you don't make the mistake of trying out these popular cooling methods.

Looking for ways to keep your home cool without AC? Whether they're internet hacks or old wives' tales, some cooling advice might seem like a good idea to begin with, but many of these 'tips' can be ineffective and cost you more money in the long run.

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