Innovative Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

We’re half way through the summer and a feeling of relief can be sensed among the population. Some cities across the country witnessed an extremely hot summer period while others felt right at home in the blistering heat. Before we start our monsoon celebrations we still have about 60 days of the season left.

We're giving you a few tips and tricks that you can try to stay cool and beat the heat this summer, some may sound strange but trust us, they work.

1. Utilize the freezer

About 10-15 minutes before you sleep, put your sheets in the freezer to cool off. Do make sure you place them in a plastic bag before you place them inside the freezer as you don’t want the smell of yesterday’s dinner to be absorbed by the fabric.

2. The wet cloth method

This trick is right out of a science book and it works wonders. Place a damp cloth over a stand fan or in front of an open window, when the fan is switched on or a breeze comes through, it’ll cool down the room instantly.

3. The cold water bottle

In the winter, many of us resort to hot water bottles to keep us warm, but you can also use them in the summer. Simply fill ice-cold water into it and keep it with you when the heat becomes unbearable.

4. Get down

We all know that hot air rises. So the perfect place to set up camp would be closer to the ground. Substitute your fancy bed for a comfortable mattress and you'll feel cooler in no time.

5. Get creative

Grains like rice and buckwheat aren't just for consuming, you can make a pillow using these as they don't absorb heat like cotton or goose feathers.

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Do-It-Yourself For the Kids This Summer

We're midway through March which means there are only a few weeks left until the country shifts into the summer season. The heat usually brings a few things along with it for example, longer days, constant use of air conditioning and of course summer holidays.

The Summer Holidays

Having the kids at home for a couple of months is great as they get some much needed rest from the hectic school routine and it’s the perfect time for you as parents to bond with them. During this time you can expect a little more mess and a little less space in and around the house especially if they decide to have sleepovers and so on. Technology has become a kid’s best friend in recent years, maybe this summer it’s time for a shift in focus. To get kids back outside your garden needs to be much more appealing than an iPad or an Xbox.

What Needs To Be Done

To make your garden a fun place, it needs to look like one. This means that weeds need to be removed, the lawn needs to be mowed and hedges trimmed. This is where Black & Decker comes in. Our range of expert gardening tools are easy to use and will get the job done. http://bit.ly/OutdoorTools

Once your backyard looks nice and clean you’ll need to add a few things to make it into a haven for a child’s play and adventure. You could try the following;

1.      An inflatable swimming pool

2.      A sand pit

3.      A football goal or basketball hoop.

If a space is provided there’s no doubt that children will occupy it during the two months they have off, because let’s face it, they’ll get bored inside the house pretty quickly.

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