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Extreme heat can be dangerous if you’re not prepared. If you don’t live in an area that is ordinarily hot, you might not have air conditioning, so getting your home ready for a heat wave is important to avoid heat-related illness. Here are 5 things you should do to get ready if your area has a blast of hot air on the way.
Insulate your windows and doors
You might be used to wrapping your windows in plastic to keep in heat during the winter, but insulation matters in summer too. To make sure that you’re taking in as little heat from outdoors as possible, you should cover your windows with light-colored drapes, reflective film or insulation, reflective window treatments, or DIY window reflectors.
To make reflectors yourself, you can purchase (or reuse) the shiny type of cold bags that come with a food or grocery delivery. Cut them to fit your window, and hold in place with painter’s tape. If you’re in a pinch, this type of insulation, especially in the sunniest windows, can help keep the temperature down in your home.
Also, check the weatherstripping on windows and doors and replace any that has gotten damaged weatherstripping. If you have older windows, you can also try using a wintertime window insulation kit to seal your windows temporarily (though keep in mind this will bar you from opening them to create a cross breeze overnight or in the mornings, when the air is cooler).
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