If you have a hot, stuffy home, then you need to try the ‘wind tunnel’ cooling hack – it doesn’t cost a penny either

by Furnishly | Jul 13, 2025 | Design Inspiration

Hot weather can make our homes feel unbelievably stuffy, which can make the heat feel even more uncomfortable. Stuffy homes are an inevitable side-effect of summer, and when this happens, you should try the ‘wind tunnel’ cooling hack to make your house a more comfortable space.

Of course, the obvious choice when keeping a home cool is investing in one of the best portable air conditioners, but these are selling out fast right now, so it’s always handy to have a few cooling hacks up your sleeve to pair with the best fan.

This hack works by opening windows at both the front and back of your house to create a wind tunnel that cools your house and makes it less stuffy.

The ‘wind tunnel’ cooling hack

You may be aware of the practice of burping your home or the German mould hack Lüften, whereby you open all your windows for a short period of time to encourage a fresh flow of air around your home to prevent damp and condensation.

The ‘wind tunnel’ hack is similar, but this time, instead of combating damp, you’re using a fresh flow of air to cool your house and make it feel less stuffy. Of course, you could use a powerful air circulator, such as the Honeywell Turbo Black Desk Fan (£22.50 at Argos) to provide a breeze, but if your home is already stuffy, you don’t want to further blow hot air around.

‘The ‘wind tunnel’ hack is excellent for quickly refreshing a stuffy home, and works by creating a strong directional airflow that rapidly replaces hot stagnant air with cooler air from outside,’ says Uriel Tannen, Co-Founder at Flitch.

However, there are a few limitations with the method that you need to be aware of if you want it to work as effectively as possible.

‘The ‘wind tunnel’ method needs to happen during night or evening when the sun is down and the temperature drops, otherwise you will be helping warm air come in,’ says Joseph Holman, CEO of sustainable door and window company Green Doors.

‘Make sure you open all the doors, including the internal ones, otherwise it won’t work and clear the airways, and make sure there are no obstructions.

‘Make sure that the doors are secured in position and the wind won’t make the doors slam closed, as it may damage the doors and mechanism.’

You should also consider how safe it is to leave your windows open during the evening due to the risk of burglaries. You should never leave all your windows open if you are not at the property or overnight.

If you don’t feel comfortable opening all your windows for the evening, I have tracked down some cooling fans and air conditioners that are still in stock.

Have you tried this method before? Or do you have a better way to keep your home cool?

This completely free hack will turn your bedding into a DIY air conditioner and cool your room fast without a fan

by Furnishly | Jul 12, 2025 | Design Inspiration

Get your sunglasses out and your suncream on, it’s set to be a scorcher! While I’m not about to start complaining about sunny weather, sometimes it can get a bit much, and you’re left wondering how to stay cool in the heat. When this happens, you need to try this completely free old-school cooling hack that will turn a bed sheet into an air conditioner.

This week, the best portable air conditioners have been like gold dust to get hold of and have been selling out fast. Of course, there’s also the option of using one of the best fans, but if you’re looking for that AC feeling, I suggest you try this hack out.

It’s simple. Hang a cold, wet bedsheet over an open window and relax as a cool breeze passes over you. Here’s how it works.

What is the wet bed sheet cooling hack?

Using a damp bed sheet to create a DIY bed sheet is both effective and completely free. It works better than other DIY air conditioner hacks, such as placing a bowl of ice in front of a fan, as it doesn’t combine water and electricity, making it a safer choice.

‘During this season’s warmer nights, creating a cool sleep environment can make a huge difference to the quality and quantity of your rest,’ says Sammy Margo, sleep expert at Dreams.

‘One of my favourite low-effort hacks is to hang a damp sheet or towel in front of an open window. As air flows through the fabric, the moisture begins to evaporate, a process that draws heat out of the surrounding air.

‘This is known as evaporative cooling, and it may help lower the temperature in your room without the need for fans or air conditioning. It’s a simple, sustainable way to bring much-needed relief on hot, stuffy nights and support more comfortable, uninterrupted sleep!’

The idea is that the wet sheet will cool hot air as it enters your home through the window. It means you don’t have to rely on a fan. However, I’d argue using a powerful fan, such as the Meaco MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator (£99.99 on Amazon), will help the cool air circulate around your room.

Is this a good hack to use?

The bed sheet hack requires no electricity, so you don’t need to worry about using it all night to cool a bedroom. It’s also easy and free, making it accessible for everyone. After all, who doesn’t have an old bed sheet lying around for DIY projects?

‘This is a good method to cool a room during a heatwave, as it works through evaporative cooling,’ says Liam Spencer, owner of Northallerton Glass.

‘In order to evaporate, water needs to absorb heat energy from the environment, and as it has a high level of surface tension, it needs a large amount of this to turn into a gas. As this process absorbs heat, it cools down the room as the air passes through the sheet.’

For even better results, you could even stick your sheets in the wet sheets in the freezer for a few minutes before use. You don’t want to freeze them completely, but a blast in the cold drawer will make them even colder.

Alternatively, there are still a few portable air conditioners in stock, so if you want the real deal, check these out.

Will you be trying out this cooling hack? Or do you have any other methods you swear by?

I thought Shark’s viral misting fan had completely sold out, but I’ve just found a ‘secret’ stash still available – and they’re on sale, too!

by Furnishly | Jul 11, 2025 | Design Inspiration

You probably don’t need me to tell you that Shark’s viral misting fan is a hot commodity right now (quite literally). And while it’s completely sold out on Amazon , I’ve put on my detective hat and found one place where it’s STILL in stock. You can still pick up the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo at Currys on sale down from £129.99 to £99.99. But I can’t imagine it will stay that way for long.

Yep, everyone’s stocking up on the best fans amidst the impending heatwave, but Currys is one of the few places that still has the viral misting fan available – and for a bargain price, too.

As a couple of the colourways are no longer in stock, I’d suggest you snap this deal up before all of them are gone. After all, who knows how long it’ll take for a restock?

With temperatures set to rise over the weekend, the world and his dog are rushing to buy the best portable air conditioners and even the best desk fans to take the edge off. But if you’ve been online shopping over the past few days, you’ll know that almost everything is sold out.

The Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo is one of those products flying off the shelves, and for good reason. As well as being a viral sensation, it’s also one of the best ways to combat the rising heat – especially if you want to spend time in the garden without boiling alive. In fact, our Senior Digital Editor, Jenny, loved it when she tried it out.

And why wouldn’t she? Unlike a regular fan, this misting fan has an integrated water tank, which creates an ultra-fine mist to take the edge off the hot and sticky days we’re having. It’s also completely cordless and can be used either inside or outside, meaning you can use it while chilling out on the sofa or take it to the park for your weekend picnic.

It offers up to 12 hours of cordless run time and even has a 20-metre cooling reach, so you can pop it on one side of the garden and let the breeze do the talking. As if that wasn’t enough, it also offers five fan speeds and two SmartBreeze modes to help you customise your cool.

In fact, the only things better than the fan itself are 1) the fact it’s still in stock at Currys despite completely selling out on Amazon and 2) that it’s currently only £99.99, which is £30 off the RRP.

Sadly, the green and pink colourways are currently out of stock, but four other colourways are ready to become your heatwave hero.

If you’re reading this and they’re no longer in stock, sorry you were too late! But there are some alternatives still available elsewhere.

Run, don’t walk to grab the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo before it sells out… properly!