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1. A pair of blackout curtains to help keep the heat out and, in turn, give your AC a break.
2. A low-flow showerhead, because if you've become a "two-shower-a-day" person as of late, it may be in your best interest to start thinking about maximizing water and energy savings. (This one promises 40% or more water savings.)
3. A draft blocker so you can get the most out of your AC by preventing the cold air from escaping. You've tried it during the winter months to stop the cold air from coming in — the same science applies while you're sweating buckets.
4. A cooling mattress topper if you're a hot sleeper who's been keeping your window fan cranking away all night long. You might be surprised to find what a difference switching up your bed materials makes!
5. An oscillating tower fan with three handy speed settings, which'll help you stay cool while you're bent over the stove top making that Alison Roman dish the internet told you to make.
6. An LED smart bulb kit so you can personalize when your lights turn on and off, use less energy, and ultimately never have to pay for more than you bargained for over time.
7. An Instant Pot that'll stand in for your usual oven-cooked meal without heating up the whole space in the process. Best of all, you don't have to stand around while this thing works its magic.
8. While we're at it: A stainless-steel gas grill to encourage you to take all of your meal prep outdoors so you can skip the fans and AC altogether for a few hours.
9. An electric mini dehumidifier that uses peltier technology (an extremely energy-efficient and quiet cooling method) so you can put a bit less pressure on your fans and AC to bring the temps down to a comfortable place — maybe humidity was the real villain all along!
10. A three-tiered drying rack so you can skip your in-unit dryer (congrats!) and take advantage of the hot temps to do the leg work.
11. A smart sprinkler controller that promises 30-50% savings on your monthly water bill — an easy-to-use app allows you to run sprinklers, view upcoming schedules, and keep updated on your estimated outdoor water usage.
12. A Nest Thermostat that'll maybe remind you a bit of your mom — obsessively studying your habits and adjusting the temps every time you leave a room. Independent studies boast that the Nest saves an average of 15% on cooling bills.
13. And a smart Energy Star-certified window unit you'll be able to control right from your phone. With "Energy Saver" mode, the fan and compressor will automatically shut off when the room is cool enough.
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