Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"Fanning the face improves thermal comfort most, but fanning the whole body helps lower body temperature more."
— Prof Mike Tipton , Academic
"Too cold and the body will shut down blood to the skin and trap the heat in the body making it harder to get out."
— Prof Mike Tipton , Academic
Tags
All Coverage
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
October 8, 2026 at 11:09 PMExplainer: Data centers' 'flexible' power usage could save the grid billions. Can they scale? - Reuters
Explainer: Data centers' 'flexible' power usage could save the grid billions. Can they scale? Reuters
October 8, 2026 at 04:19 PM'Wear more clothes if it's cold,' schools told as energy bills rise
The EA suggests cost-saving measures as it warns school gas and electricity bills are set to rise.
October 7, 2026 at 05:33 AMThe simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips
From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin.
September 21, 2026 at 11:28 PMFrench tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud
The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.
August 25, 2026 at 02:08 AMHow this 1960s ex-council house is managing to stay cool without air con
The Passivhaus standard is growing in popularity as UK homeowners adapt to hotter summer temperatures.
August 21, 2026 at 11:56 PM