We just had a few days of "rolling blackouts" here in Texas, with a week of unexpected 100 degree heat straining a electrical grid with some power plants offline for spring maintenance. Predicitions are that this may happen elsewhere as well, and even if the electricity stays available, what about the high costs? As the price of power continues to climb, more and more people are having to hike the temp setting on their thermostats, and put up with less-than-cool houses.
Here's one tip to help you with one of the toughest things about having a slightly overheated home...getting to sleep at night. WET DOWN YOUR SHEETS. Take a spray bottle of water and lightly spray your sheets, then strip down as much as possible (yep, naked is best!) and go to bed. The evaporative effect of the damp sheets will cool your skin and help you drop off to sleep. For the most cooling possible, add the effect of a ceiling or table fan aimed at the bed.
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