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Cooler homes
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From £20 fixes to bigger renovations, find practical ways to cool your home, sleep better and prepare for hotter UK summers.
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Everything from quick cooling fixes to bigger changes that can make a British home more comfortable in hotter weather.
Cooling Your Home
Bedrooms, conservatories, south-facing rooms, ventilation, shading and insulation.
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Fans, portable air conditioning, blinds, cooling bedding and useful tech.
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Shade, drought-tolerant planting, water saving and outdoor living.
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Glazing, roofs, materials, shading and design choices for a warmer climate.
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Sleep, wellbeing, hydration, routines and simple lifestyle changes.
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Practical, researched advice for the homes people actually live in — from terraces and new-build flats to loft rooms and conservatories.
Beyond the back door
Your home doesn’t stop at the garden
Create shade, choose plants that cope with heat and drought, use less water and make outdoor spaces more comfortable in hotter summers.
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