Keeping Your Cool -- Prepping Your Apartment for the Summer Heat

Spring's mild temperatures make it easy to forget summer's approaching heat. Now is the perfect time to prepare your apartment for the hot days ahead with a few simple steps to keep your space cooler and more comfortable.

Ahh, spring! The mild temperatures are so refreshing that it's easy to forget that the dog days of summer are just around the corner. But don't let the heat sneak up on you unprepared.

Now is the time to prep your apartment for the sizzling days ahead.

The following are 3 tips for keeping your rooms cooler and comfier during the summer months. 

1. Test your air conditioning now to ensure that it is working. You don't want to wait for a hot spell to turn your AC on. Because if it fails, you're likely to be one of many seeking help, which could definitely impact your wait time for repair services.  

 

2. Check that your windows and screens are in good condition. Open and close your windows to ensure that they are operating properly. Report any issues to your property manager. . Invest in blackout curtains.

 

3. These can reduce the heat that enters your apartment through your windows by as much as 24 percent. Blackout curtains can also help you catch a few extra Z's on bright, sunny mornings.