Before we know it, winter will be a distant memory and we can start to enjoy the warmer days. Sun on our skin, a good healthy dose of Vitamin D and generally feeling happier in ourselves. But how can you make the most of it? Keeping yourself cool and prepping for the season ahead can start now. Here are some of the things to think about.
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Airing the house
You will want to make use of as much natural air as possible during the summer, and the best times to do this would be the first thing in the morning and last thing at night. The temperature will have significantly dropped by this point and this means that you can open up the windows and let the air circulate through your home. It will be a great way to cool down some of the rooms in your home. During the day it may be wise to ensure that you keep doors shut off certain rooms and also the blinds and curtains. This stops the sun shining through the glass panes and heating up the rooms in your home for when you want them to be as cool as possible.
Checking over any appliances that you will rely on
In the summer, especially, you may find that you become reliant on certain appliances lie your air conditioning unit or your fridge and freezer appliances. The air con unit especially may not have been used for some time so it may be worth getting an ac repair expert round to check it over before the weather gets warmer. This can help you to budget and pay for any repairs.
Enjoying icy treats
Who doesn’t love an icy treat outside when the weather is warm? They can be a welcome way to keep yourself cool. Buying them in is great, but you may also want to consider making your own. Juicing up some fruit and even combining it with a few vegetables will give you plenty of tasty flavour combinations and they can be much healthier as well. Pinterest is full of recipes.
Making improvements to the garden
You may also want to think about making improvements to the garden while you are at it. Perhaps creating an entertaining space where you and your guests can sit and enjoy the food just prepared, or just catch up with a few summer beverages. You might even want to take some time to enjoy the garden, and making some improvements to it that might include things like a new flower bed, adding some new colours and giving your lawn some love and TLC. Furthermore, you may even want to take it one step further and use the good dry weather as a chance to start growing your own vegetables and herbs.
Spending time outside
You might also want to spend some more time outside, and that means that you might want to enjoy time with your family outside and it is a great chance to do so with the weather being so great. It could be simply eating your dinner al fresco, playing games in the sun or just lazing around and reading books while you take advantage of a few quiet minutes to yourself.
Let’s hope this has gotten you excited about warmer days to come.
Dianna Ranere