When the summer months roll around and the mercury rises, your home can get unbearably hot unless you are prepared. In some parts of the country, summer is the most pleasant time of the year-warm, breezy and inviting. In other parts, it can be the most miserable, with dangerously high temperatures and poor air quality. With a little bit of prep, however, anybody can make their homes comfortable and secure for the summer.
If you have air conditioning, stock up on air conditioning filters, and make sure you change them out at least every 30 days during the summer months-this will significantly improve your AC's performance. You should also open the outside unit and clean any dust or debris out of the coils. If you don't have AC, or you just want to save on electricity costs, get some electric fans to circulate air. A great tip is to get two or three very large fans and put them in your attic to run all during the summer. You will notice a drop in your home's temperature almost immediately. And don't forget window coverings-dark, heavy curtains and solid blinds can keep the sun's harsh rays out of your home and keep things cooler.
Finally, above all else take care of you foundation. During the hot and dry months expanding soil can shift your home's foundation and crack the concrete. This is a nightmare for homeowners, costing thousands of dollars to repair and making your home unsightly in the meantime. Get some black soaker hoses and place them close to your home's exterior, run them for half an hour or so a day-do it in the evening so it is less likely to evaporate. This will keep the soil moist and can be an easy way to escape a huge bill.
Scottish Clans - find our more
Clan is still something very important in Scottish mentality. The word “clan” is derived from Gaelic “clann” which means progeny, offspring, descendants. Its meaning in Scots is now connected rather more with tribe or race.
What to buy in Scotland?
Having holidays of your life in Scotland? That’s just great! Probably you’d like to share your enthusiasm with your friends and family and buy them something connected with Scotland.
Wildlife in Scotland
Scotland is beautiful country full of wild animals. Every season offers you unique possibility to enjoy local wildlife. In whole Scotland there are over 120 reserves.
