But what happens when you don\u2019t have the luxury of\u00a0air conditioning? Fear not, for we\u00a0are here to\u00a0divulge some devilishly clever tricks that will keep you cool even in\u00a0the sweltering summer months.\n\n

1. Make buckwheat pillows\n\n
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Swap\u00a0out your regular pillow for one filled with buckwheat hulls. Unlike traditional pillows, buckwheat pillows don\u2019t retain heat, allowing air to\u00a0flow freely and keep your head cool throughout the night.\n\n
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2. Put aloe vera in your bedroom\n\n
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Aloe vera isn\u2019t just great for sunburns; it\u00a0also has a\u00a0cooling\u00a0effect. Keep a\u00a0few aloe vera plants in\u00a0your bedroom to\u00a0create a\u00a0naturally cooler environment. Their soothing properties extend to\u00a0the air, making it\u00a0more bearable during hot nights.\n\n
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3. Use energy-efficient light bulbs\n\n
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Incandescent bulbs emit a\u00a0significant amount of\u00a0heat. Switch to\u00a0energy-efficient LED bulbs to\u00a0reduce\u00a0the heat output and lower your electricity bill at\u00a0the same time.\n\n
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4. Sleep with a wet blanket\n\n
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Before you go\u00a0to\u00a0bed,\u00a0soak\u00a0a\u00a0light blanket in\u00a0cold water, wring it\u00a0out, and use it\u00a0to\u00a0cover yourself. The evaporation of\u00a0the water will help cool you down as\u00a0you drift off to\u00a0sleep.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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5. Put your socks and bed linens in the freezer\n\n
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A few minutes before bed, place your socks and bed linens in the freezer. This might sound strange, but slipping into cold sheets and wearing chilled socks can be incredibly refreshing.\n\n\n\n\n
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6. Use silk or cotton bedsheets\n\n
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Opt for silk or\u00a0cotton\u00a0bedsheets, as\u00a0they are more breathable and help to\u00a0wick away sweat, keeping you cooler through the night.\n\n\n\n
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7. Put a wet handkerchief on your neck\n\n
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Dampen a handkerchief with cold water and place it on your neck. The coolness will be absorbed by your body, providing instant relief from the heat.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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8. Hang a wet sheet over the window\n\n
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Hanging a wet sheet over an open window can cool down the air that comes in. The breeze will pass through the damp fabric, bringing down the temperature of your room.\n\n\n\n
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9. Breathe through your tongue\n\n
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This might sound odd, but try\u00a0panting\u00a0lightly with your tongue out, like a\u00a0dog. It\u00a0helps cool the blood vessels in\u00a0your tongue, which can slightly reduce your body temperature.\n\n
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10. DIY an air conditioner with a fan and ice\n\n
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Create\u00a0your own makeshift air conditioner by\u00a0placing a\u00a0bowl of\u00a0ice in\u00a0front of\u00a0a\u00a0fan. As\u00a0the fan blows air over the ice, it\u00a0will circulate cooler air around the room.\n
11. Sleep on the floor\n\n
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Heat rises, so sleeping closer to the ground can help you stay cooler. Set up a comfortable sleeping area on the floor for those unbearably hot nights.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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12. Wear lightweight clothes\n\n
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Ditch the heavy pajamas and opt for lightweight, loose-fitting clothes made from breathable fabrics like\u00a0cotton or\u00a0linen. The less fabric touching your skin, the cooler you\u2019ll feel.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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13. Stay in your basement if you have one\n\n
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If\u00a0your home has a\u00a0basement, make use of\u00a0it\u00a0during the hottest part of\u00a0the day. Basements are naturally cooler than the rest of\u00a0the house and can provide a\u00a0refreshing retreat from the heat.\n
This summer, as\u00a0you bask in\u00a0the sun\u2019s rays and dip into the refreshing waters, why not join\u00a0these women\u00a0and say adieu to\u00a0the razor? After all, you don\u2019t need silky smooth legs to\u00a0rock a\u00a0bikini\u00a0\u2014 just some sunscreen and a\u00a0bit of\u00a0courage.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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