Practical advice
Heat guides
The same advice that ships inside the Ventilate app, free to read. Three guides: one for your home, one for your comfort, and one for why cities get hotter.
4 articles
How to ventilate your home during a heatwave
When to open your windows, when to keep them shut, how to shade the glass, and where to put a fan so it actually helps.
4 articles
How to stay cool indoors without air conditioning
Cooling your body, what to drink and eat, keeping pets safe, and using water in a room without making it worse.
2 articles
Why cities get hotter, and what actually cools them
Urban heat islands explained, why your street stays warm after dark, and which public choices make a real difference to summer temperatures.
These guides are informational and are not medical advice. If heat is making you unwell, follow your local health agency’s guidance.