Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning- Summer Heat Tips

Meteorologists are comparing summer 2012 in Michigan to 1988. In 1988, it was 90-plus for weeks with no rain. I felt every degree of it because I was 8-9 months pregnant and living in an upstairs apartment with no air conditioning. We have never had a central air conditioning unit. For most of our 25-year married life, we survived summer heat without air conditioning period. We bought two small portable window units last year, but for over two decades we managed to stay cool without an air conditioner. Here's how. 'Heat Dome' Survival Without Air Conditioning

Green Home Safety: Clean Your Vents, Ducts, Filters

Home Safety Tips: Clean Your Filters, Ducts and Vents
My husband and I are avid home maintenance DIY-ers. We also practice preventative maintenance as a rule of thumb. One of our best home care safety and maintenance tips is a simple but oft over-looked practice. Vent, screen and filter cleaning.
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Keep Cool Without AC

Keep Your Home Cool This Summer the 'Green' Way Without Air Conditioning
Tips for keeping it cool in your house without air conditioning. View more »