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Home » Keep Cool In Summer

Keep Cool In Summer

19 October, 2016 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Summer is fast approaching so don’t get stuck in the middle of a heat wave complaining about the heat, get organised now to ensure you can keep cool. Planning on doing some outdoor or even indoor entertaining leading up to the Christmas break. A fresh coat of paint or some new blinds can make the perfect addition to your entertaining area, and keep the guests cool.

Phill’s Blinds & Awnings and Cowra Paint Plus at 80 Redfern Street Cowra is your one stop shop for all your painting, window covering and wallpaper needs. With summer just around the corner now is the time to prepare to block out the heat with Roller Blinds, Night and Day Blinds, Plantation Shutters or Timber Venetians. There is something to suit all styles and needs.

If security is an issue they have the have the solution! Visit the store and check out the Security Roller Shutters to give you peace of mind. There are great insulation benefits to be had. Outside areas are covered as well at Phill’s Blinds and Awnings and Paint Plus, with a variety of awnings on display including expanding arm awnings, which provides your veranda & entertaining areas with shade, making your outside living areas more versatile. Coming up to the holiday season make your entertaining area much more comfortable.

Application, appearance, quality, efficiency in cooling & insulation, ease of operation and serviceability are all factors that need to be considered. The team at Phill’s Blinds & Awnings are there to help you in the decision making process. More than 80 different blinds, curtains and awnings are on show so you are sure to find something that is just right for you! Obligation free measure & quote provided with unequalled before and after sales service.

Cowra Paint plus has a comprehensive range of domestic, trade & industrial products and painting accessories to accommodate the
handyman and the professional painter. By using their expertise you can rest easy knowing that your colour choice will be perfect for your home, office or outdoor living areas. Where else would you go for quality Australian made products but to 80 Redfern Street Cowra.

Five Top Tips For Summer

Summer can be wonderful time but can also be a dreaded season as many people struggle to keep cool. Here are five tips and tricks
to keep you cool this summer season.
1. Keep blinds closed: 30% of unwanted heat comes from your windows.
2. Swap your sheets: Replace your winter sheets for cotton ones as they breathe easier and stay cool.
3. Be smart about your doors: Close off rooms that aren’t in use then at nighttime open doors or windows to let the cooler air flow through the house.
4. Turn off your lights: Lights give off heat so be sure to take advantage of the natural light.
5. Use your BBQ: Ovens put off a lot of heat so get outside and start grilling to keep inside your house cool.

Filed Under: My House My Home, Special Interests

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