The summer heat and humidity has finally arrived and we have begun to see the temperatures rise. Many people are turning on the air conditioning, heading to the pool, and changing their drink orders to iced coffee and iced tea. As much as we try to prepare for the increase in temperatures and long hot summer nights the only way people think to find salvation is to turn up the air conditioning to full blast. This can be a problem for many people trying to save money on their electric and utility bills. If you want to stay cool this summer without breaking the bank, try these fun and easy ways to stay cool this summer.
Don’t Over Use the Air Conditioning
The AC is the most used and expensive way to cool off your apartment during the summer time. Only use the AC during the day when you are at home or at night when you are ready for bed. Some cheap ways you can avoid the heat is to purchase a ceiling fan or portable fan that you can place close to you when you are inside your apartment. You can open windows and all the doors in your apartment to help create a cross current throughout the apartment, but be sure to lock and secure them when you leave your apartment. Limit the time you use your A/C unit to save money while staying cool this summer.
Cover Your Windows an Easy Way to Stay Cool This Summer
Allowing sunlight to spill into rooms can quickly heat up space. Use blinds or window coverings to block out sunlight so rooms stay cool. Pick one or two windows for allowing the sun in, and leave the rest covered for better temperature control.
Water is Your Friend
We can’t say this enough, drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated. Bring a water bottle with you everywhere you go. If you don’t like the taste of plain water, add mint leaves, slices of lemon or cucumber for a tasty, calorie-free beverage. Make sure your pets stay hydrated as well all summer, give them plenty of water especially and spray water on their fur.
Another simple way is to take a quick cold shower to cool you off, you can even place a cold wet cloth on your skin. One more thing to suggest is to take an empty spray bottle and fill it up with water.
Take a Swim to Stay Cool this Summer
If you live near a city pool take advantage of the hours they are open to enjoy a swim on a hot day. You can also have fun and stay cool this summer if your apartment community has a pool. This is included in your rent so why not enjoy this amenity on a hot day!
Cotton Fabrics
Keep cool with cotton sheets and loose-fitting clothes and PJ’s. Light colors and woven fabrics help you feel more cool and comfortable when you’re walking around in the heat.
Turn Off Anything Electric
Be sure to turn off or unplug anything you are not using. Stove, television, charger, lights in a room you are not in, all these items generate heat very quickly.
Take Advantage of NH State Parks, Public Pools and Libraries, and Indoor Activities like Shopping
A visit to a state park or Hampton Beach are great ways to cool off on a hot afternoon or evening. It’s only a 55 minute drive to Hampton Beach from Manchester so why not take a picnic dinner and eat on the cool beach. Then drive home to your apartment.
Resources to Help You Stay Cool
Manchester Public Swimming Pools
Do some Shopping: Mall of New Hampshire
Apartments With Swimming Pools in Manchester
If you are looking for an apartment with a pool to enjoy on these long summer days, look no further than Red Oak Apartment Homes.
Our Sunset Ridge and Milford Trails Apartments have amazing amenities including a pool! Staying cool is part of the Red Oak Life! Contact us for more details and availability.