Tips for staying cool in the hot weather

It's going to be another very hot day for many people around Australia. I hope everyone stays safe and as cool as possible.

In the discussion below, please share your tips for staying cool in the hot weather.

I'll kick off with one that helped a lot when my family and I were at the cricket during a scorcher on Saturday - wet a flannel with icewater and place it on the back of your neck.

Jason

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Isobel

A small blow up pool can be great. We've had a lot of fun in them over the years. Those cheap clamshell sandpits are also good, especially for keeping kids and pets cool.

Isobel

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/2554#Comment_2554

Or just lie in a pile of ice....

MartyH

Move to Melbourne. You'll get really hot, but 5 minutes later the weather will change completely and you'll be freezing, or dripping wet...

Jason

All the very best to Workshop members currently suffering extreme hot weather. Stay safe everyone! And feel free to share more tips for beating the heat.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/2627#Comment_2627

It's going to be very hot in some parts of the country over the next few days. Hope everyone can stay safe and cool.

Feel free to share tips about keeping the house (and yourselves) cool.

Jason

Isobel

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/64138#Comment_64138

I think I've said this on Workshop before, but invest in indoor and outdoor blinds. They help stop the sun from warming up the house and would save you money in the long run compared to air conditioning.

Isobel

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/94649#Comment_94649

This is also a timely article - https://www.domain.com.au/living/how-to-keep-your-house-cool-the-natural-way/

Stuardo

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/113764#Comment_113764

Bad news, my air con died yesterday and it was so old it was not worth repairing.
Goods news, I just bought a new one with a 4 star rating which qualifies for a Queensland Gov rebate of $300. I put my name down for that quick smart as it is only around till the money runs out.

MartyH

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/124520#Comment_124520

Good tip @Stuardo. It's always worth checking whether rebates are available for power and water-saving purchases.

I see one of the air con manufacturers is currently plugging wi-fi enabled units so you can control it remotely. Eg turn it on before you get home.

Isobel

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/113764#Comment_113764

Very hot night down here last night! Here's some tips for staying cool at night - https://www.domain.com.au/living/keep-cool-hot-summer-nights/

The section about colour is interesting. Using curtains and blinds from letting the bedroom heat up in the first place is always my top tip.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/124522#Comment_124522

Another very hot couple of days for much of the country. Stay safe and cool everyone, and look after loved ones - particularly pets and the aged.

Jason

Kermit

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/131733#Comment_131733

Kiwifr33

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/131731#Comment_131731

#1 Flyscreens on windows. We live in the bush, so everything is open at night. Close up including blinds and curtains (thermal backing) during the day.
#2 Homebrew aircon. 20W solar running two computer fans through an insulated bucket containing frozen milk bottles of water. Noticeably cooler at floor level - we sit on the floor and play board games with the kids.

Karma

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/136136#Comment_136136

Kiwi, can you please upload an image of your DYI cooler please? Do you mount the fans on top? I would imagine if you can make it side mounted so air is pushed horizontally would help with air flow more. I’ve heard of old esky being used this way with dry ice - not that dry ice is easy to get hold of. I like the easy milk bottle option.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/139274#Comment_139274

Hi @Karma,

Let me tag @Kiwifr33 for you so he is alerted to your question about whether he could share a photo of his D.I.Y. cooling system. Hopefully he will be able to get back to you soon.

Let me extend a very warm welcome to the Workshop community. We're really pleased you could join us and look forward to reading more about your projects and plans. Please feel free to post anytime. We have wonderful members sharing helpful advice and inspiring projects every day.

Jason

Akanksha

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/141249#Comment_141249

Temperatures are set to soar over the next few days across most parts of the country. Hope everyone is staying cool and safe. Don't forget to keep an eye on your garden too.

Feel free to keep sharing your tips on staying cool in this discussion.

Akanksha

Noyade

How's everyone going?

It reached (briefly) 48 degrees C where I am.

I won't be eating it - but I'm slow cooking an egg outside.

All the best to everyone.

Keep cool - somehow.

Cheers!

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/62223#Comment_62223

Hi @Noyade

It was baking temperature here in Brisbane. Saturday, Sunday, Monday absolutely no wind just steady heat. I was thinking of investing in a blow-up pool just to cool off in the evenings.

Try to keep cool everyone and stay hydrated!

Eric

AlanM52

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/62223#Comment_62223

Good evening,

I think you are on a desktop computer and if that's the case with [Num Lock] ON, hold down [Alt] and on the numeric keypad enter 0,1,7,6 to produce degrees symbol - °

Cheers

AlanM52

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/93605#Comment_93605

CC: @Noyade

I encourage you to do that and please post some photos 😃

Cheers

Noyade

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/93609#Comment_93609

It works Alan. But will I remember it next time? - never. 😁

Incidentally the temp actually got to 48.9°

The egg did not 'denature' - it 'dehydrated' - very nasty looking.

I can't say it cooked.

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