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Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather [View all]
22 June 2026
By Esme Stallard, Climate and science reporter and Visual Journalism Team, BBC News
When temperatures soar, there are a number of simple things you can do to help keep your home and yourself cool.
Here are six practical tips from experts.
1. Let in cool air and encourage air flow
Open windows on opposite sides of the house to encourage air flow - releasing trapped warm air and allowing in cooler air.
Do this when the air temperature outside is cooler than inside, which tends to be overnight or in the early part of the day.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz6gxe61p70o
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