Aug 17
Lyved.com: Beat the Heat!
As summer winds down over the next month, and we pay our higher electricity bills for air-conditioning, it’s more tempting than ever to examine ways to cut cooling costs.
I came across a helpful article at Lyved.com recently, which provides eight ideas for dealing with summer heat without breaking your budget.
My favorite tip:
“Go green with more green
Don’t forget the area surrounding your house! Trees and other plants are nature’s own way of keeping us cool. Planting shade-providing plants around windows and air-conditioning units (without blocking airflow) can reduce utility bills by over $100 per year. ”
Read the rest of the article, and all seven additional tips, here.
