The Met Office has confirmed 30C is expected on Thursday and 29C on Friday and Saturday - and households in England are being ...

To keep a room cool, you want your curtains shut during the day. However, that means that when the slightest breeze blows, your curtains open, letting the sun in, ruining your perfectly planned ...

When I lived in Sydney, where the summers were scorching and the air conditioning was practically non-existent in residential ...

Everyone is being urged to follow best practice to keep your house cool as the temperature rises again from Wednesday onwards ...

Advice from the UK government urges people to keep curtains and windows closed in the face of a sweltering heatwave which will peak this weekend ...

UK households urged to shut windows and keep curtains facing 1 direction today People are also being reminded to stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm, when temperatures tend to peak.

What's On; Weather; UK households warning to shut windows and keep curtains in one direction on Sunday One simple thing can be done to keep the burning UV rays out of our homes ...

READ MORE: Opening your curtains can actually keep the house warmer (Image: Getty). Windows act like a greenhouse under sunlight, even the weak winter rays, magnifying the warmth thanks to the glass.

Keep curtains, blinds and windows shut when the sun is shining directly on them, and when you're out. Try opening windows on the most shaded side of your home, to avoid sunlight and hot air ...

Homeowners are being urged to keep their curtains open (Image: Getty) As the grip of winter tightens and the sun is seen left often, we are all seeking warmth in the comfort of our homes.

Curtain retailer, The Mill Shop advises managing curtains with the changing light: "Keep curtains open during sunny spells in the daytime to make the most of natural light and heat.