UK Heatwave: Readers Share Top DIY Hacks for Staying Cool

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As the UK faces another heatwave, readers are sharing creative and practical tips for staying cool.
Methods range from freezing bedding and using foil on windows to painting yoghurt on glass and sleeping in gardens or campervans.

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As the UK faces another heatwave, readers are sharing creative and practical tips for staying cool. Methods range from freezing bedding and using foil on windows to painting yoghurt on glass and sleeping in gardens or campervans.

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