When the house is warmer than outside in summer

Short answer: A house that has stood in the sun all day is warmer than the air outside in the evening. Air it early in the morning and keep the curtains closed during the day.

The house stores the heat

Brick and concrete walls release heat well into the evening. That is why the bedroom is warmest at ten. See bamboo bedding.

Air the house when it is coldest

Open the windows between four and seven in the morning. That is when the outside air is coldest. See bamboo sleepwear.

Thin clothing indoors

Indoors in heat, thin and loose is the only thing that works. See bamboo clothing for women.

Switch bedding to summer weight

Thin bedding and a summer duvet are the biggest single change in a warm bedroom. See bamboo homewear.

Frequently asked questions

When should you air the house in summer?

Between four and seven in the morning. That is when the outside air is coldest.

Why is the bedroom warmest in the evening?

Because walls and ceiling release the heat they absorbed during the day.

What helps most in a warm bedroom?

Thin bedding, a summer duvet and airing early in the morning.