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In reply to the discussion: I wanted to start visible a thread about ways to cope with the extreme heat [View all]lastlib
(23,216 posts)73. My grandfather taught me a trick--
When he would be in the field on a hot day, he would go down to the creek and soak his shirt in water, and wear it wet. It would keep him cool until it dried, lather rinse, repeat. Having done some farming in heat, I can vouch that it works well!
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FedUpWithIt All
Jun 2012
OP
If you don't have decent insulation, go buy some of those cheap-o silver thing-a-ma-bobs
MADem
Jun 2012
#32
I buy a big roll of the foil insulatin from Home Depot.. about $20.00 fir a large roll. You
crunch60
Jul 2012
#109
I only suggested the ones that you use for cars because I am often able to find those things cheap!
MADem
Jul 2012
#116
After yesterday's storms, I think everyone should get hold of a NOAA weather radio
hedgehog
Jun 2012
#8
Don't shop for perishables when ghastly heat is in the forecast. Fill your fridge and freezer
kestrel91316
Jun 2012
#11
I have a whirly bird clothes line, been using it for several years, clothes dry very fast
crunch60
Jul 2012
#114
When the outside temps rise above 90, I keep my thermostat set at 7-deg F cooler. That
SDjack
Jun 2012
#49
We play the spritzing game. Everyone gets to give surprise, gentle spritzes to the others.
SDjack
Jun 2012
#87
Stay calm. All sensory experiences should be soothing. Change your active hours if you can to night.
patrice
Jun 2012
#23
I do the head dunk myself and it is a rapid aid and it's affects are surprisingly long lasting
FedUpWithIt All
Jun 2012
#43
Yes, when I go swimming on a very hot day, I don't completely dry my hair afterwards
Lydia Leftcoast
Jun 2012
#46
It's a silly thing - but you don't really think about the ceiling fans in your home and how strong
TBF
Jun 2012
#58
I buy frozen blueberries or rasberries in heavy plastic baggies especially now they are on sale..
nenagh
Jun 2012
#75
If you cover your windows with plastic or shrink-wrap in winter to keep cold out. Don't REMOVE it!
Auntie Bush
Jun 2012
#77
However, I like shrink-wrap because it's clear and you can still see out the window.
Auntie Bush
Jun 2012
#85
Eventually, evaporation won't work anymore as the humidity climbs due to global warming
NickB79
Jun 2012
#80
*OR* You could go find a store like some I HAVE seen here in Cupcake Land, in a strip-mall, with its
patrice
Jun 2012
#83
If you have a cast iron tub, fill it with cold water for a cold radiator effect.
firehorse
Jul 2012
#117