Do you need a new fan for summer because, say, your old white one is so dirty you’re almost ashamed to throw it out in front of your own building? The Wirecutter is on top of this problem.
“Although no one wants to live in a pit, this method of cooling survived in the use of deep spacious basements, split-level homes, and houses built into a hillside.” A classic Mental Floss post explains what people did in the dark, dank days before A/C.
Is your home a nice temperature? Your office? You idiot:
“Increased time spent indoors, widespread access to central heating and air conditioning, and increased expectations of thermal comfort all contribute to restricting the range of…