Bring in the Fresh Autumn Air with Cross Ventilation

In just a few weeks Summer will be coming to an end and we will be able to enjoy the cool Autumn days. There is nothing better than turning the air conditioner off that has been running non-stop all Summer and opening windows and doors to let the cool, crisp breeze wander in. Not only does it feel nice but it gives your pocketbook a break from a high energy bill. The best way to get the most out of these cooler days is to create cross ventilation in your home.

In many cases, the air in our own homes can be more polluted than the air outside. After being sealed up for several months our homes can finally "breathe" the first time the doors and windows are opened. When the old stagnant air leaves, it takes with it the dust and pollutants floating around in it. The result is a new fresh breeze adorned with all the smells of nature and the charming Autumn air.

Not all homes are alike of course, and sometimes it doesn't seem like the air is coming in at all. Creating cross ventilation ensures cool air will come in and warm air will flow out. The easiest way is to open windows and doors that are directly across from one another and nature will take it's course all on it's own. The airflow will still find a way through your home even if the windows aren't opposing each other, however you may want to help it along with a fan, if you have one.

Of course the bigger the window or door the better breeze and cross ventilation will be. Installing screen doors for the garage and patio is the best way to allow as much air in a s possible. Michele's Hide-Away Screens offers a wide variety of screens to fit any size door or create an entire outside oasis. Your health and energy bill will benefit greatly by bringing in fresh air and allowing your home and you to breathe a little easier.