5. Cook Outside
Turning your stove on during a hot day is a very bad idea that should be avoided whenever possible.
Instead, this is your budget and Eco-friendly excuse to get your grill on! This will make it possible to keep your house cooler, and it also works during a power outage. If grilling isn’t an option and you do still have power, you can prevent your kitchen from becoming uncomfortably warm by using the microwave or a slow cooker instead of the oven.
Photo by Letizia Barbi