About Home: How to Beat the Summertime Heat

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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor It's August and it's hot. At least where I live. While we usually have relatively cool summers compared to Eastern dwellers, our temperatures here on the West Coast are beginning to rise, along with electricity bills and people's tempers. So this week we're looking at ways to keep your home cool and comfortable so you can enjoy the remaining weeks of summer. 5 Ways to Keep Your Kitchen Cool Kitchens are always the hardest room in the house to keep cool regardless of how much or how little you cook. But just because they tend to be the hottest space, doesn't mean you can't host a dinner party or hang out with family and friends while whipping up a culinary delight. With these suggestions you'll be staying oh-so cool in the kitchen. See More About:  cooling units  energy saving  appliances Central Air Conditioner DIY I swore I'd never give into a central air conditioner. That's only because we live so close to the Pacific Ocean where we see a lot of rain and cooler temperatures in the summer. But this year, we're all suffering under the intensity of the sun and heat. So, I'm investing some time into reading all about central air and the best place to start is right here. See More About:  window air conditioning  central air conditioners  heating and cooling Plant Some Trees Trees are the perfect canopy of protection for your home, keeping it cool in the summer and allowing light through in the winter to ensure the sun reaches you when you need it most. See More About:  selection guides  choosing trees  How to Stay Cool in Your Apartment Apartments are always tough to keep cool. Not only are you dealing with a space that you can't control such as installing an air conditioner or making sure the space is well insulated, but apartments often come with small windows and poor air circulation. So to keep your cool this summer, check out these heat-beating tips for apartment dwellers. See More About:  saving your money  budgeting  energy efficiency Home Ads Central Heat and Air Heat and Air Units Heat Insulation House Plant Care Heat Pack Featured Articles 2012 London Olympic Equestrian Competition Help Your Swimsuit Last Longer Garage Sale Shopping Tips Free Sewing Patterns How to Prune Tomato Plants How to Decorate a Studio or Loft   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement