How to Keep Cool on a Budget

Summer is finally here, which means beach days, barbecues, and of course, hotter temperatures.
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Whether you have an air conditioner or go without, not many people have the budget to spend on blasting utilities all summer long. So what to do when the temperatures start to rise and the interior of your home starts to resemble the surface of the sun? Try one of these 50+ ideas on for size to see if it's your ticket to cool!

Learn how to keep your house cool without air conditioning using energy-efficient enhancements and no- and low-cost natural cooling methods.
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Keeping cool in the rising summer heat may not burn a hole in your pocket - the new mantra is to rent an airconditioner or a cooler and save a handsome amount in the bargain too.

Even if you have an AC, reducing your need for it will save both energy and money.
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As summer officially starts, temperatures are breaking records in the Northeast and the national weather map appears bathed in bright red. If you’re sweating out the heat without air conditioning, here are some of Cheapism’s top picks for affordable ACs.The Kenmore 70051 (starting at $160) may be all you need for a small space of 150 square feet or so.

Here are seven questions you should ask before replacing your air conditioner.
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