If you have a large addition with lots of glass or a living area that gets superheated in summer, an effective, stylish and eco-friendly way to make your room cooler is to plant a leafy green canopy outside. This will absorb the direct sunlight and gently filter it so you get soft, dappled light rather than glaring direct sun. Not only will this help keep your living space cool, it will also help clean the air and create a soothing vista to gaze upon from the comfort of your cool and shady living room.
This falls into the long-term category rather than a quick fix, but if you start to plant a green screen this summer, your future self will thank you.
If you have a large addition with lots of glass or a living area that gets superheated in summer, an effective, stylish and eco-friendly way to make your room cooler is to plant a leafy green canopy outside. This will absorb the direct sunlight and gently filter it so you get soft, dappled light rather than glaring direct sun. Not only will this help keep your living space cool, it will also help clean the air and create a soothing vista to gaze upon from the comfort of your cool and shady living room.
This falls into the long-term category rather than a quick fix, but if you start to plant a green screen this summer, your future self will thank you.
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