studio days

[solarbird]

Trying to work in the studio in August was not my best idea. We lack A/C and we’re having a severe heat warning, and, well, yeah. GENIUS!

It’s more time for me to be putting together autumn shows. I just got back from a Far Away tour (next part of that on Monday, previous instalments here and here) so I’m wanting to tour more around Cascadia this time.

And in general I’m feeling pretty stalled out. I guess that’s part of post-tour letdown and not being able to work much in the studio because of the heat (and the associated resulting noise, and also dayjob crap) but it’s weighing on me.

So if anybody has any ideas or suggestions? I’m feeling adrift. Throw me a sign.

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Comments

[stickmaker]

Some basic things, which I imagine you already know about, but you did ask:

Open as many windows as you can when it's cool out, early and late.

As it gets hot, close not just the windows but the drapes/curtains/shades/blinds. Good storm windows or double pane windows help with this. Replace hot incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents or LEDs. This will light your interior with much less heat than filament bulbs or the Sun.

Do not run ceiling fans in high-ceilinged rooms during hot times. That just pushes the accumulated hot air down where you are. Use floor fans to move air horizontally.

Stay low in your house as much as you can. This includes going into the basement if it's comfortable there. Stay out of rooms on the side currently getting sun. You might even close their doors.

For long-term efforts, trees near - but not too near - the house are fantastic. They provide both shade and evaporative cooling.

[solarbird]

Actually I meant more about feeling stalled out. But yeah, the heat control tips will be useful for anyone who finds this through websearch at some point. ^_^

[stickmaker]

Eat an orange.

Seriously, the sweetness, flavonoids, vitamin C and other components provide a nice lift in mood plus some energy.