beat the heat
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Make A Small Air Conditioner Out Of An Ice Bucket
4Looking for a cool breeze without the expense of an actual air conditioning unit? Here’s a way to use a bucket and some ice to cool down an entire room.
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Ask LH: Is My Boss Allowed To Switch Off The Air-Conditioner To Save Money?
Hey Lifehacker, It is going to be a hot few days in Melbourne and that means war over the office air-con. We have been told it is not allowed to be on all day because of the cost. Is this legal? Or even sensible? And any hints on how to stay cool?
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Keep Your Home Cooler By Selecting The Best Windows To Open
Don’t let the summer heat get you down. A smart strategy for using your windows can help you stay cooler when it’s at least comfortable enough to crack open a window.
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Make Stovetop Biscuits To Beat The Heat
Biscuit cravings can strike at any time, even if the temperatures outside are topping 40 degrees. If you have the urge for something freshly-baked and sweet but don’t like the idea of firing up the oven, reach for your non-stick pan. Biscuits (or cookies as our US cousins have it) are surprisingly easy to make…