Fan And AC Too Pricey? Combat rising temperatures with this value-unfastened cooling answer.
Meteorologists have already warned that this time round, it'll be hotter than usual in Kerala. Its signs have also started out to be felt.
Malayalis will now not overlook The acute heat of ultimate 12 months that effortlessly. The heat experienced In march and april is already being felt. In spite of a fan, it's miles getting tough to sleep indoors. people with AC display reluctance to turn it on due to frequent increases in current expenses.
In this example, what if there may be a way to cool your own home without spending something? Although the concept is quite antique, many people have tried it with good results. All you want is a few palm leaves, jute baggage, and sufficient water. In case you need to cool the whole house, you'll need more of these. Lay the jute luggage and palm leaves on the terrace in the place you need to chill. If you can put them on thick, it is better. If there are drains for water to flow out from the terrace, make sure they're sealed off so that water does not leak. Then fill the terrace with water.
Sufficient water is needed to submerge the thatch and sack. Greater water will be wanted for the next couple of days. As the thatch and sack soak well, the terrace will quiet down absolutely. Eventually, the rooms will quiet down as nicely. The great time to water the terrace is after sunset. In a few places, bricks are also used along with the thatch and sack.
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