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SUMMER HEAT ESSENTIALS (NO AC SETUP)
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items Everything I’d actually buy to keep your place livable in 80–90° heat without installing AC. My apartment gets direct west sun and heats up fast, especially in the afternoon while I’m working from home. This setup is what made it manageable. It’s all...
I FOUND THE BEST DEAL AT WALMART: If you buy ONE thing, this is it. When it’s peak heat and I need to focus, this is what actually cools the space. I tried fans alone and it wasn’t enough once the apartment heated up. The dual hose makes a huge diffe...
Restored Midea Duo 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, Inverter, 3-In-1 Ventilate, Dehumidifier, Cool, Wi-Fi and Alexa, White
Best fan with app, remote, and auto mode. Regular fans weren’t cutting it for me. This moves air around the whole room, which helps everything feel less stagnant, especially when I’m working during the day.
DREO Tower Fan 25ft/s Quiet 4 Speeds
Window tints to reduce heat and reflect UV - this made the biggest difference for my windows. Because my windows get direct sun, this stopped a lot of heat before it even entered. My space feels noticeably less intense in the afternoon now. This was ...
Coavas One Way Privacy Window Film, Silver, 17.5x78.7in
I learned the hard way that you have to block the heat early, not react to it later. I keep these closed before the sun hits, and it helps keep the apartment from turning into an oven by 3–5 PM.
100% Blackout Linen Curtains 50x84, Cream
Another curtain option with shorter length
Joydeco Blackout Curtains 84in 2 Panels