Economizing Measures ~ Keeping Your Cool Part 2

More money saving options for keeping cool in summer months.

Use light blocking shades or film on your windows to keep out the hot sun. 

I have also seen where you can mist water and stick up bubble-wrap as an insulator, 

of course this may not be feasible if your neighbors complain or if you can't afford the 

bubble wrap.  Check dumpsters at furniture stores or ask inside if they have bubble 

wrap they are throwing out.

I have read where window A/C units are much more efficient than central air. 

I have a small unit in the bedroom because we had some trouble with the central air 

and it took some time to get it repaired. Because of that experience I can say I 

believe the statement I read is true up to a point. If you are only cooling 1 or 2 rooms

I think it is cheaper, but if you need to cool the entire house and the house is large 

then it is probably not. And don't forget to close off vents and rooms that are not being 

used to save a little more.

And when I lived those 9 years without A/C I had my own way to keep cool, 

use someone else's! I would spend time at the library or walk the mall, 

window shopping only, LOL. 

Visit friends who can afford to run their A/C. Go outside and play in the sprinkler!

Or play in your neighbor's sprinkler if you need to save water. Many communities 

have a pool available also at no charge.

If you have more frugal tips to save on the A/C bill, please comment below!