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Kaycee Hill

This NASA-approved plant hack cools your home for free — here's how

A range of houseplants lined up on a shelf.

With temperatures climbing, many homeowners are searching for affordable ways to keep cool without cranking up the AC. As it turns out, one of the most effective solutions might already be sitting on your windowsill.

According to NASA's Earth Science Division, thanks to a natural process called transpiration, houseplants can help combat rising temperatures. This biological air conditioning system not only helps the plants regulate their own temperature but also cools the surrounding air.

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