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Oakland, it’s hot outside: 5 ways to keep your home cool and save big bucks this summer
The weather folks are saying that residents of the eastern U.S. can look forward to warmer-than-average early-summer temperatures, while those in the west (that’s us!) will have “well-above average” temperatures come mid-to-late season. Summer brings flip-flops, tank tops, shorts, swimsuits, picnics, camping, and high electricity bills, especially if you’re one of the lucky few with air conditioning in Oakland. Learn how to handle the heat and keep your home cool with these tips. 1. Turn it off when you’re not home Sounds like one of those “duh” statements, right? The Energy Information Administration, however, finds that fewer than 4 percent of
