Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Health

AllaN01Bear

(23,472 posts)

8. i live in a small apartment and we cant do things like that .

Reply to zooks (Original post)

Fri Jul 19, 2019, 03:02 PM

Jul 2019

however , i keep the drapes , mine and the mini blinds theirs closed and the drapes semi closed as i cant stand being completly shut up. when i was in the los angles area as a kid before we had a window ac, wed put pots of water with a fan over the pot and that would cool down the room. others on this thread have good suggestins as well. do any of you remember thermal drapes ?
used to be able to get them. anyone know of a good cheep source for them?

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

15 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

CHEAP EASY EFFECTIVE WAY to COOL HOME that doesn't have AC [View all] zooks Jul 2019 OP

If you have energy efficient windows I'd speak with a window mfg before blocking the sun in2herbs Jul 2019 #1

Cold water pedicures in the summer! CrispyQ Jul 2019 #2

Also, do not look at pictures or news videos of Donald Trump Blue Owl Jul 2019 #3

Cool a T-shirt in an ice chest or refrigerator, then put it on. Liberty Belle Jul 2019 #4

Do not cook. Ohiogal Jul 2019 #5

That's the running battle in our house. yonder Jul 2019 #7

Modern stoves simply don't heat up even the kitchen very much. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2019 #12

the fan direct at your feet does work. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2019 #6

i live in a small apartment and we cant do things like that . AllaN01Bear Jul 2019 #8

I too live in an apartment. Not sure why leaning tin foil against a window zooks Jul 2019 #13

i worked at a stained glass studio w/ no ac. i would get my shirt wet when i soldered. + bare feet. pansypoo53219 Jul 2019 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author pansypoo53219 Jul 2019 #9

OK, this isn't exactly cheap, but... Fritz Walter Jul 2019 #11

Tin foil? crazytown Jul 2019 #14

LOL. zooks Jul 2019 #15