If hot nights are keeping you awake, try these simple tips to cool down for a restful night's sleep.
Summer is approaching and temperatures are already heating up in many areas. The ideal temperature for sleeping is around 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius), give or take a few degrees, depending on the person. If you don't have air conditioning, or are trying to limit AC usage to cut down your energy bill, summertime heat can raise your home's indoor air temperature far above that. So, how can you cool things down without AC to get a good night's sleep? The good news is you don't have to suffer through the heat. The 10 tips below could help you sleep cooler without air conditioning. While you're at it, check out these additional tips for sleeping during a heat wave, how to sleep next to a human furnace and why restful sleep is so important in the first place. 1. Freeze your sheets and pillowcases An hour or two before you go to bed, toss your sheets and pillowcases in the freezer -- and no, they won't come out stiff as a board. They will stay icy long enough to help you fall asleep without feeling overheated. Read more: Best Cooling Sheets 2. Throw your socks in the freezer, too Along the same lines as freezing your linens, you can also freeze your socks for cooling relief. Extremities like your fingers, feet and toes are sensitive to temperature changes and play a role in regulating temperature. Keeping your feet cool can help cool down the rest of your body. 3. Use house fans to make your own AC Fans are much more energy-efficient and budget-friendly than…