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Supernaturale's Ways to Beat the Heat

7-13-07ATwomanwithfan.jpgDuring our travels through the Internet we stumbled onto the Alt Guide section of Supernaturale, a blog dedicated to DIY culture. We appreciated their article on old-school techniques for getting by without air conditioning, including simple strategies like "cook outside" and "embrace siesta."

We've been making due with fans so far this summer, and we've found that little things like drinking lots of icewater make a big difference. Not everyone can get by without AC, but if you can, it actually feels good to live in summer mode with all the windows open.

posted originally from: AT:Chicago

 
 

Some of the tips from Supernaturale made us smile like: "Shower in your underwear" and "Freeze your pillowcases." Hey, if it gets hot enough we might try anything.

Image from allposters.com.

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Thanks for saying that life sans AC is actually possible! I sometimes feel like a freak for doing without....

Barb McMahon
www.maydecemberhome.blogspot.com

posted by Barb @ May December Home on August 8th 2007 at 7:04am
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I think you mean making do, not making due.

posted by la porte ouverte on August 8th 2007 at 10:47pm
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