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Amy McArdle

Does this viral hack with your garage really keep your whole house cool? We find out

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If you are anything like me (struggling with the heat) you will have opened every possible window in your home to try and keep it cool. Unfortunately, I have run out of windows, so now I need to turn elsewhere for a rest bite.

Garages are notoriously poorly insulated, making them the prime victim in a heatwave. As they heat up, this can also raise the temperature of adjoining rooms in your home. A solution to this is keeping your garage door open ajar to promote airflow, a cooler garage, and thus a cooler house.

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