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If it's not too humid then you can go a long way by shutting down windows/doors/blinds during the day and opening up in the dead of night. I used to have a little portable evap cooler - a fan with a water reservior. Pop some ice water in that and sit in front and it can make everything bearable. No idea what they cost these days (I think we got ours as a hand me down anyway).
If it's hot and humid (less likely down here but lately I have noticed it more and more), normal fan and open windows is key -get that air moving. And embrace the siesta!
Thanks! I avoid opening the windows here because we don't have fly screens, and I'd rather be a bit stuffy than deal with bugs and creepy crawlies. The new place doesn't either, but I'm definitely going to buy those removable sticky tape ones. Unfortunately outwards opening windows does mean that I can only really put them inside, which'll look funky, but eh
The PO has flyscreens that work off magnetic tape and can be cut to size. Basically you outline the window frame with one half of the tape, then the flyscreen just sticks to the tape. Easily removable too. I've got these on my windows now, and I recommend.
Can i ask which brand? Will need this for my current place as well - flyscreens on kitchen and bathroom windows but not the lounge and bedroom weirdly enough.
Called "Magic Mesh" Magnetic Window Screen. Pack of 1 window costs about $15. Fits windows up to 139.7 by 91.4 cm size. No tools required except for scissors. Fits on wood, aluminium and vinyl window frames.
Bewdy. Thanks for that, saved on my to do list. Nothing like an endorsement from the Witch to save me from the sea of similar products out there with wildly varying reviews.