As the mercury rises, you may be looking for some cheap ways to cool your home, especially if you live in an area with high summer temperatures. No one can blame you — after all, the average summer electric bill in 2022 clocked in at $172 per month for the months of June, July and August, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports. Plus, cooling costs are projected to tick up this summer due to higher retail prices and energy consumption.
But don’t sweat it. Here are eight low-cost steps you can take to keep your home cool and comfortable this summer – without cranking up your house’s air conditioning.
