Keep the cottage cool without costly renovations

It’s too hot to work! But you can keepthe cottage comfortable without costlyair conditioning or major renovations. Hot tips for cool cottagers.

—Nicole Imeson

We’re so over overheating at the cottage. Keeping it chill since 1988. Super fans If your cottage has ceiling fans, make sure the fan blades rotate counter-clockwise when looking up at the fan. This blows air down towards the floor, creating a breeze and making you feel cooler. When your fan is in heating-season mode (i.e, turning clockwise), make sure it’s off before you flip the switch; changing directions while the fan is turning can damage the motor. Some new fans have built-in protection to slow down and stop before changing directions, but don’t count on it. Air, even warm air, moving across your skin helps wick moisture and push radiating heat away from your body. Place portable fans down low to push the cooler air up and distribute it around the room.…

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Cottage Life (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2023

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