Houston’s heat is unforgivable, and it’s not something you should ignore. You have to do your best to get ready for it before it gets here. The question is figuring out what you can do to beat the heat. The following are seven smart, small things you can do to stay cool by the time the heat strikes.
1. AC Check
On average, Houston can see temperatures hitting up to 99 degrees. That’s the kind of heat you have to beat, and you’re going to need your AC on your side. The problem is some people overlook their AC, and that’s no good. The last thing you want is a faulty AC going out on you in the middle of a heatwave when repair specialists are busy. Have your HVAC checked to make sure everything is working when the temperature rises.
2. Outdoor Cooking
You must avoid cooking inside. Any time you cook inside your home, you’re going to heat up your place. No one wants to feel hotter during this Houston summer. That’s going to force your AC to work harder, and that’s a higher bill to deal with. What you want to do is cook outside as often as possible. If you don’t own a grill, go ahead and get one you like. Of course, you could just order in all the time to avoid cooking, but you can’t do that all summer.
3. Getting Rest
The body needs a cool environment to sleep well, yet that’s not what you get in Houston. A good night’s sleep helps put you in a good mood and helps boost your energy levels. The good thing is melatonin sleep gummies are sold in every pharmacy. These gummies should help make it easier to fall asleep even though it’s too hot. Many folks have trouble sleeping at night when it’s hot, but you don’t have to deal with it.
4. Air Drying Rocks
Your dishwasher and dryer are working against you. Both of these generate a lot of heat you don’t want in your house right now. You need to find a way to avoid these devices. The good thing is that avoiding your dishwasher and dryer isn’t all that hard. You can embrace air drying during the summer. You’re going to dry your clothes outside, and you want to let your dishes dry on their own. The sun is hot enough to dry everything anyway, so why not take advantage.
5. Ice Chest
If you’re going to be grocery shopping, you want to have a good ice chest in your vehicle for the stuff that needs to stay cool. It’s the summer, so you want to buy cool things like ice cream. All of these items are probably going to melt on you long before you make it home. That’s going to be such a shame, but the good thing is all you need is an ice chest to solve this problem. You’ll be happy every time you come home and be able to open that ice cream you just purchased only to find the perfect consistency.
6. Cooler Clothes
Your clothes need to help keep you cool in hot weather. This means flowy clothes that allow as much air to pass through as possible. You’ll be so happy wearing flowy clothes every time there’s a breeze. On top of that, your clothes should be as light as possible; stay away from heavy materials that’ll make you feel hotter than you already do. You should also make sure you invest in breathable materials like linen, silk, or cotton. These materials should help keep you cooler during these Houston summers.
7. Plan Your Days
The heat gets worse between noon and six in the afternoon. Yes, that’s the majority of the day, but at least, now you know. This means you can plan your day accordingly. If you’re serious about beating the heat, you want to stay indoors during these hours. Plan all your activities in the morning when it’s cooler or after late at night. It might be strange to take away so many hours from your day, but you’ll be happy that you did.
There you have it. Now, you know how to beat those Houston summer days you know so well by now. Hopefully, you can make these changes so that you feel a bit cooler this time around.
