How to Stay Cool when its HOT outside!
Commercial misting fans are a popular addition for many events, agricultural and industrial spaces but how do they do in a patio type setting? Here I have covered all the different aspects from their water usage and usable range to climate suitability and how ‘wet’ you might get. Misting fans can be very effective; the … Read more
If you have or are considering, a whole house fan, then you have probably heard about the cost savings (~1/10th!) compared to A/C. I wanted to know if this was just the sales pitch but also to understand what else we needed to know! Having consulted manufacturers claims, HVAC websites, scientific studies as well as … Read more
Your Beach Umbrella blowing away can be a disaster for your day at the beach but even worse it can become a dangerous weapon with lots of sharp pointy bits. Data from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicates that more than 2,800 people were treated in hospitals for umbrella-related injuries between 2010 and … Read more
The art of keeping your house cool in the extreme heat of summer is not just one, quick-fix, solution. Success comes from combining a number of different strategies that will keep you more comfortable whilst also saving you money! I have researched different suggestions and tips from private companies, science laboratories as well as government … Read more
When the heat really starts to build then usually you can chuckle and think “I’ve got A/C, I’ll be fine!” but I found these ideas for when that isn’t enough and what is more they can also save you money! Some of them require some further investment and planning but others just require your time … Read more
Your Umbrella blowing away can be a disaster for your Al Fresco meal but even worse it can become a dangerous weapon with lots of sharp pointy bits just waiting to stab people. They can also be expensive if they break! With paying guests we are always extra careful to avoid any accidents, so before … Read more
Its main purpose is to offer shade but having decided on adding a Pergola, can I benefit even more by using it in the rain? I’m not thinking of the torrential downpours that worried Noah but if you can stay out in normal rain and not have to worry when you haven’t pack everything away, … Read more