A 'genius' £1 hack to get to sleep in the sweltering heatwave which 'can end nights of misery' has been put to the test.Scots homes, in general, just aren't made for dealing with this hot weather.
There's no built-in air-con or ceiling fans, and the walls, windows and loft are generally well insulated to keep the heat in during the winter months.However on the odd occasion when we do have a heatwave, the last thing we need is being stuck in, what starts to feel like, a sauna.
A good night's sleep can become a real challenge.Among the many methods for trying to get to sleep, some people may have a fan roaring away like a jet engine.
Others, meanwhile, throw open all the windows - but this might not be such a good idea if you have a ground-floor flat or bungalow due to security risks.
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