Looking at Georgian Bay real estate? Welcome to your new life of golf, wine tours, and days at the beach. However, you should also know to prepare your home for the summer.
Temperatures are expected to reach sizzling highs with mid- to late-July reaching the 30 to 35 degree range. With such a hot summer headed our way, here are some ways to keep your new home cool without paying a fortune on your energy bill.
Cover up those windows
If the sun is beating directly into your home through the windows, keeping it cool is going to be harder. Luckily, there are more than a few ways to combat this.
Curtains
The most obvious route is to buy some nice curtains to match the rest of the room. If you really want to keep things cool (or make those afternoon naps a bit easier), you can always opt for full blackout curtains.
Awnings
Tackle the heat from the outside by installing some awnings over windows and doors. That scorching mid-day sun will be a little easier to handle.
Landscaping
Finally, another way to block some heat from entering your home is by using some clever landscaping. Strategically plant some high bushes, shrubbery, or leafy trees to create some natural shade.
Get Smart
You’re going to be way too busy relaxing to worry about all the little things when it comes to keeping your home cool. It’s time to automate your home and make it smart.
Smart Thermostat
Probably the best way to keep your energy bill low is by not wasting that cool air when you don’t need it. Smart thermostats can automatically turn off the AC when you aren’t home and turn it back on just before you arrive, so it’s nice and chilly for you.
Smart Humidifier
The only thing worse than unbearable heat is unbearable dry heat.
Irritated skin and cracked lips can ruin even the most perfect of days. So grab yourself a smart humidifier that will automatically detect when things are getting a little dry, and infuse the room with a little much-needed moisture.
Smart Mattress
Okay, this one won’t exactly keep the energy bill down, but a good night’s sleep is worth it.
If you struggle to get all your Zs because summer makes things hot and sticky, smart mattresses can cool down your side of the bed (among many other things).
Final Tips
These final few tips don’t fit neatly into any single category, but they are important nonetheless.
Check For Leaks
Take a trip around the house and double check all the stripping and caulking on all windows and doors. There’s no need to cool the outside of your house.
Fans
While they can sometimes suck up a lot of energy, installing a ceiling fan in a room where people tend to gather can really help cool things down. Just make sure it’s spinning counter-clockwise!
Keep the doors closed
Plan your trips in and out of the house efficiently and don’t leave twice if once will do. While the AC is turned on, every time you open that door, energy is escaping and costing you money.
Keeping your home cool is important, but when looking at Georgian Bay real estate, you’ll quickly realize just how much time will be spent elsewhere. There’s so much to see and do, you’ll often be tearing yourself away from your beautiful new home.
So, what are you waiting for? Riopelle Veer is here to take care of everything and find your dream home in Collingwood, Thornbury, or The Blue Mountains.
