Living without air conditioning in the middle of summer is like camping ... inside your house ... with all the bugs and none of the marshmallows. But before you decide to store your pillow in the freezer or start googling “affordable igloos,” take heart: You don’t need a high electric bill or a window unit that rattles like a shopping cart to stay cool.
You just need a few frugal tricks, a fan or two, and maybe a sense of humor to carry you through the sweaty season. Here’s how to beat the heat without breaking the bank (or breaking into a neighbor’s central air system).
