

Most importantly: Make sure no direct sunlight enters the house. Insulate your roof. Plants in the house can have a modest cooling effect. Close doors to rooms that get hot faster. Lower floors (especially cellars) are cooler, with a small ventilator this cooler air can be transported upwards. At night, use small ventilators to “pump” cool night air through all the floors.
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