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.
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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.