When temperatures soar, here are six simple things you can do to keep your home and yourself cool.
Open windows on opposite sides of the house to encourage air flow - releasing trapped warm air and allowing in cooler air.
Do this when the air temperature outside is cooler than inside, which tends to be overnight or in the early part of the day.
In flats which have windows on one side only, open doors and use a fan to encourage airflow.
Hot air rises within houses, so if you have loft vents or windows you can open them to release some of the heat.
