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Learn how to cool down a house in summer without air conditioning

Meteored Portugal7 September 2026 at 07:21

Before air conditioning, houses used simple techniques and natural materials to combat the heat during hot summer days. One of these solutions, which seems too simple to be effective, involves swapping heavy winter carpets for mats or thin rugs made from natural fibers. This practice was documented in France over time and continues to surprise with its effectiveness. For centuries, people developed strategies to make homes more comfortable during summer, using natural materials and ancestral techniques. One of these solutions can still make sense today during the hottest days.

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