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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

This clever sheet cooling hack 'turns an underperforming setup into something surprisingly effective' – it’s perfect for homes without built-in cooling

Interior view of the sitting room of a double-fronted Victorian villa in London, designed by Flora Soames.

Struggling to stay cool this summer? With temperatures across the country hitting record highs, it's no surprise. And, without built-in cooling like air conditioning, you might be finding yourself turning to more unconventional tips and tricks to keep your home comfortable and cool.

One of these that our pros recommend is so simple, yet so effective: using a bedsheet to separate your home into smaller sections, rather than trying to cool the entire space.

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