What are your home cooling hacks?

Posted by Josh2bjj@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 12 comments

No doubt this question has been asked before but today is the hottest May Day in recorded history in the UK and so it feels pretty relevant to ask.
What are some of your tips for keeping your house cool?
I’ve heard some say keep windows open, some say keep them closed. Some say keep curtains open, others say keep them closed.

What are your tried and tested methods to survive this onslaught?