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 ...

As the UK goes through another heatwave this weekend, it's important to take as many steps as possible to keep your home cool ...

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

Energy experts reveal the temperature and time of day you should shut your windows during a UK heatwave in the summer to keep your house cool.

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

Keep your pad chilled by keeping windows closed and curtains drawn if the sun's beating down on them. When you're out and about, slap on the sunscreen, don some cool shades and a hat, and hunt for ...

News; UK News; Weather; Brits told they must keep their curtains shut 'from Saturday' The UK is set to bask in hot temperatures once again this weekend with the mercury set to top 26C in parts of ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.