A hot time of year can be a real challenge for those that don’t have an air conditioner. Fortunately, there are other ways of dealing with hot weather.

We at Bright Side want to share 11 tricks with you to help you get through this hot summer. And in the bonus section, there are a couple of simple life hacks that might make your pets’ lives easier.

1. Use “cold” curtains

You can put an ice tray near your pets to make it easier for them. We at Bright Side have already noticed that it cools them down.

What do you do to survive the summer heatwave?