When the weather's hot, things can get desperate. I've seen my fair share of hacks — one of my colleagues covered his windows in aluminum foil — but the weirdest one I've seen this year also happens to have the backing of actual scientists.
So, why on earth are people spreading yogurt on their windows to help keep the heat out? Well, according to Dr Ben Roberts, a senior lecturer in healthy buildings at Loughborough University, it's proven to lower the temperature of your home.
