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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
‘Caveman method' is guaranteed to keep your home cool during the hot weather
HOMEOWNERS have been urged to try out the "caveman method" to keep their homes cool in the hot weather. With temperatures set to reach highs of 36C today, Brits across the nation will be doing everything they can to try to cool down. 2 It can be tricky to cool down in hot weather Credit: Getty 2 Homeowners have been urged to turn their homes into a "cave" And although purchasing a fan or making your own air conditioner may be your first thought, one expert has revealed a hack won't cost you a penny. When trying to beat the heat, your first thought might be to open the doors and windows, to let air in. However, Joseph Holman, CEO of Green Doors revealed that this is the opposite of what you should do. Treat Your Home Like A Cave The expert explained that when it is extremely hot, keeping windows and doors open will simply blow more hot air in to the house. Instead, he revealed that you should think of your house as being "like a cave." He told Tom's Guide: "A cave is cool in heatwaves because it is dark and doesn't have direct sunlight or a direct entrance for the heat. "You want to probably mimic that." To turn your home in to a cave, Joseph recommended keeping your doors, windows and curtains closed. He added: "You want to reduce sunlight and stop the movement of the outside air inside; even switching off the lights will help you with that". The expert explained that if you have air conditioning in your home, you don't open your windows and doors so as not to let the cold air out. How to keep pets safe during a heatwave In reverse, if you aren't running air conditioning, then if you have your windows and doors open, you are letting hot air in. For a longer term method to turn your home into a cave, Joseph said: "If you want to protect your home from the heat longer term, I would recommend investing in tinted film for windows to reflect the heat, as well as installing integral blinds as a smart way to control the temperature in your home. "You can install integral blinds without changing the doors and windows themselves, simply by changing the glazing units." He added: "They are a great space-saver and will last longer than external blinds, which can be damaged much more easily." How to keep cool in hot weather Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS... Keep out of the heat if you can. If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter. Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes. Keep your living space cool. Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep. More Budget Hacks To Keep Cool Corey Sims at CSDB revealed that another free hack to keep you home cool is to freeze your bed sheets and pyjamas. The expert added that you can also fill a spray bottle with water, and use it to spray your curtains, which will lower the temperature of your home. "Dampen your curtains to cool the room," the expert advised toasty homeowners. "As air blows across the wet drapes, evaporating water absorbs heat and lowers the room temperature. "The hot weather also ensures the curtains dry quickly without smelling damp." If you don't have a plastic spray bottle on hand, you can pick them up from most bargain retailers.
The Sun
a day ago
- Climate
- The Sun
‘Caveman method' is guaranteed to keep your home cool during the hot weather
HOMEOWNERS have been urged to try out the "caveman method" to keep their homes cool in the hot weather. With temperatures set to reach highs of 36C today, Brits across the nation will be doing everything they can to try to cool down. 2 2 And although purchasing a fan or making your own air conditioner may be your first thought, one expert has revealed a hack won't cost you a penny. When trying to beat the heat, your first thought might be to open the doors and windows, to let air in. However, Joseph Holman, CEO of Green Doors revealed that this is the opposite of what you should do. Treat Your Home Like A Cave The expert explained that when it is extremely hot, keeping windows and doors open will simply blow more hot air in to the house. Instead, he revealed that you should think of your house as being "like a cave." He told Tom's Guide: "A cave is cool in heatwaves because it is dark and doesn't have direct sunlight or a direct entrance for the heat. "You want to probably mimic that." To turn your home in to a cave, Joseph recommended keeping your doors, windows and curtains closed. He added: "You want to reduce sunlight and stop the movement of the outside air inside; even switching off the lights will help you with that". The expert explained that if you have air conditioning in your home, you don't open your windows and doors so as not to let the cold air out. How to keep pets safe during a heatwave In reverse, if you aren't running air conditioning, then if you have your windows and doors open, you are letting hot air in. For a longer term method to turn your home into a cave, Joseph said: "If you want to protect your home from the heat longer term, I would recommend investing in tinted film for windows to reflect the heat, as well as installing integral blinds as a smart way to control the temperature in your home. "You can install integral blinds without changing the doors and windows themselves, simply by changing the glazing units." He added: "They are a great space-saver and will last longer than external blinds, which can be damaged much more easily." How to keep cool in hot weather Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS... Keep out of the heat if you can. If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter. Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes. Keep your living space cool. Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep. More Budget Hacks To Keep Cool Corey Sims at CSDB revealed that another free hack to keep you home cool is to freeze your bed sheets and pyjama s. The expert added that you can also fill a spray bottle with water, and use it to spray your curtains, which will lower the temperature of your home. "Dampen your curtains to cool the room," the expert advised toasty homeowners. "As air blows across the wet drapes, evaporating water absorbs heat and lowers the room temperature. "The hot weather also ensures the curtains dry quickly without smelling damp." If you don't have a plastic spray bottle on hand, you can pick them up from most bargain retailers.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
‘Caveman method' is guaranteed to keep your home cool during the hot weather
HOMEOWNERS have been urged to try out the "caveman method" to keep their homes cool in the hot weather. With , Brits across the nation will be doing everything they can to try to . Advertisement 2 It can be tricky to cool down in hot weather Credit: Getty 2 Homeowners have been urged to turn their homes into a "cave" And although purchasing a fan or making your own may be your first thought, one expert has revealed a hack won't cost you a penny. When trying to beat the heat, your first thought might be to open the doors and windows, to let air in. However, Joseph Holman, CEO of Green Doors revealed that this is the opposite of what you should do. Treat Your Home Like A Cave The expert explained that when it is extremely hot, keeping windows and doors open will simply blow more hot air in to the house. Advertisement Read more hot weather stoties Instead, he revealed that you should think of your house as being "like a cave." He told : "A cave is cool in heatwaves because it is dark and doesn't have direct sunlight or a direct entrance for the heat. " You want to probably mimic that." To turn your home in to a cave, Joseph recommended keeping your doors, windows and curtains closed. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive He added: "You want to reduce sunlight and stop the movement of the outside air inside; even switching off the lights will help you with that". The expert explained that if you have air conditioning in your home, you don't open your windows and doors so as not to let the cold air out. How to keep pets safe during a heatwave In reverse, if you aren't running air conditioning, then if you have your windows and doors open, you are letting hot air in. For a longer term method to turn your home into a cave, Joseph said: "If you want to protect your home from the heat longer term, I would recommend investing in tinted film for windows to reflect the heat, as well as installing integral blinds as a smart way to control the temperature in your home. Advertisement "You can install integral blinds without changing the doors and windows themselves, simply by changing the glazing units." He added: "They are a great space-saver and will last longer than external blinds, which can be damaged much more easily." How to keep cool in hot weather Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS... Keep out of the heat if you can. If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter. Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes. Keep your living space cool. Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep. More Budget Hacks To Keep Cool Corey Sims at revealed that another free hack to keep you home cool is to The expert added that you can also fill a spray bottle with water, and use it to spray your curtains, which will lower the temperature of your home. Advertisement "Dampen your curtains to cool the room," the expert advised toasty homeowners. "As air blows across the wet drapes, evaporating water absorbs heat and lowers the room temperature. "The hot weather also ensures the curtains dry quickly without smelling damp." If you don't have a plastic spray bottle on hand, you can pick them up from most bargain retailers. Advertisement
Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Tom's Guide
Experts recommend the 'caveman method' for keeping your house cool in a heatwave — here's how it works
When the summer months arrive, we often find ourselves rejoicing at the hot weather. It's time to light the grills, play in the sprinklers and enjoy long days outside. And then, suddenly, it's too hot. As heat waves hit, we find ourselves fervently searching for a solution to cool down — especially, our homes. How will we endure the day? And how, oh how, will we sleep at night? While the sell-out fan of the summer is a great option, there's so much more you can do to help reduce the heat in your home. While my first instinct is to run around the house opening up as many windows as possible, after many years writing about tips and tricks around your home, I know better. In fact, it can actually be the worst thing you can do. But, I've never heard it described like this and I wholeheartedly approve. Introducing door and window expert Joseph Holman, CEO of Green Doors, who explains to keep your home cool, you should "think of it like a cave". What we're aptly calling the "caveman method", is the idea is that we should resort to living like our home is a cave and then, we'll be a lot cooler. Joseph explains the logic behind it: "A cave is cool in heatwaves because it is dark and doesn't have direct sunlight or a direct entrance for the heat. You want to probably mimic that". But, how? Well, while you've instinctively tried to invite a breeze into your home through open windows and doors, you actually want to avoid it. Instead, Holman recommends you keep everything closed for the entire time it's hot. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. "Reduce sunlight and stop the movement of the outside air inside. Even switching off the lights will help you with that". Basically, you should be treating your home like you're hiding in a cave. Keep the warm air outside — and make sure you're not inviting it in. Even if you think the area of your house is shaded and therefore a cooler spot, by opening a window or door, you're still bringing hot air into the house regardless of how much shade is outside. Ultimately, Joseph says, you want to "reduce sunlight and stop the movement of the outside air inside. Even switching off the lights will help you with that". If you've got AC, Joseph adds, you wouldn't be opening doors or windows through fear of letting the cool air out and wasting it. In reverse, if you're not running AC, but you open the doors or windows, you're letting hot air in. This fan is the perfect companion for hot weather. It's portable, rechargeable, can be used indoors or outdoor and comes with a detachable misting tank that'll cool you down even further. In our Shark FlexBreeze review, we said: "It cools you off like a cucumber in a lux grocery store". And with a $50 saving, it's an excellent deal for such a premium product. In the short-term, keeping your windows and doors shut is a great trick for handling a heat wave. And going full caveman will certainly help you when it comes to those hot summer days (and sleepless nights). But, there's long-term methods you also want to consider. For this, Joseph says: "If you want to protect your home from the hat longer term, I would recommend investing in tinted film for windows to reflect the heat, as well as installing integral blinds as a smart way to control the temperature in your home. "You can install integral blinds without changing the doors and windows themsevles, simply by changing the glazing units". Adding: "They are a great space saver and will last longer than external blinds, which can be damaged much more easily". He also recommends modern glass for its superior reflective qualities, as well as roller blind canopies as another excellent option for keeping the direct sunlight away from your doors. I know I'm certainly looking for more ways to cool down my home and rather than waiting for the next heat wave to hit and regretting ignoring Joseph's advice, I think we can all be better prepared.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Luton and Suffolk businesses recognised by King Charles III
Two firms have been recognised for their sustainable business practises by King Charles III. Green Doors, of Luton, and Sudbury Silk Mills in Suffolk, are receiving The King's Awards for Enterprise later in the Sustainable Development category. Joseph Holman, who founded Green Doors, said: "It was amazing. We are still in shock that we have even won it."The silk firm said one of the things it tried to do was reuse its own textile waste as insulation for buildings. Mr Holman started his business after recovered a discarded a door, restored it and sold it on eBay. He said he "could not believe the amount of waste" he could see when he was driving around the town. Mr Holman said the company has upcycled about 20,000 doors since it opened in 2014. "They do not biodegrade so it is really bad for the environment when they go to the waste site," he said."The world is changing people want to give these items a second chance."The awards programme, now in its 59th year, has recognised about 8,000 companies. Sudbury Silk Mills calls itself a specialist in the weaving of responsibly manufactured textiles for global luxury fashion and interiors. The firm's Natalie Mumford said: "It is really exciting to be recognised for the sustainability work that we have been doing."We have been recognised for our reduction in carbon footprint."Now we are repurposing all of our textile waste and putting that into products such as insulation for buildings." The awards are recommended by the prime minister and approved by the King.A full list of award winners is being announced in the London Gazette. Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.
