Just bought this home back in feb and im trying to fix it uptoday was so hot even with two window ac and two fans at either end of the house and two fans to help circulate the air it was still in the 90sLooking to get some cheaper ideas as this is my first home and i have a limited budget right nowAny ideas are welcomed.The two ac are well insulated when i put them in and as far as i can tell i have covered all the draft areas with new dry wall and sealed any holes that lead outside with spray foam or silicon caulkingJust to note what all ive been able to do so far.
1 lb of butter 2 lb of powder sugar that is the basic you can add a lil sugar, flavorcolor and etcplay with it
4 eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 10 ounces butter, cubed and at room temperature In a large mixing bowl, whip the eggs until light and fluffyIn a small saucepan bring the sugar and the corn syrup to a boilLubricate the inside of a metal baster with a small amount of vegetable oil and dispense it completelyThen use this to drizzle the sugar mixture into the mixing bowl with the eggsThe mixer should be on low speed until you finish drizzling in all of the sugar mixtureOnce the entire mixture of the sugar is incorporated, slowly add the butter piecesOnly add more butter when you can no longer see the previously added piecesIt will go fast at first and then slow downContinue to whip until the mixture is creamyRAW EGG WARNING I suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illnessTo reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.
Butter Cream Easter Eggs 1 pkg(8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/4 lbbutter, softened 1 tspvanilla 2 lbsconfectioners' sugar 12 ozdark chocolate melts, dark chocolate coating or semi-sweet chocolate chips Preparation - Mix the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until well blendedAdd the confectioners' sugar and mix wellPlace the mixture in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hoursUsing the palms of your hands, roll the mixture, a small amount at a time, into small egg shapesRefrigerate again for at least 1 hourMelt the chocolate in a microwave oven or in a double boilerUsing a large toothpick, dip each cream egg in melted chocolate to coat, then lay on a waxed paper lined tray and allow the chocolate to hardenPlace the eggs in paper candy cups.
Apart from insulation, an important factor is to shade your windows on the sunny sideA potted evergreen tree can be very helpful or a canvas sail on a frame just to stop direct sunlight getting inInsulation keeps heat in as well as keeping it out, so if you insulate that's even more reason to reduce direct sunlightA brilliant white or silver roof will reflect a lot of heat too.
