Homeowners urged to drape camo nets over windows in July

If you’re struggling to cool your home, then an unusual cooling hack is being recommended by experts to help prevent excess heat and light from reflecting into your home – and all you need is a camo net (£9.49, Amazon) .

Seeing that the best fans and portable air conditioners are practically sold out everywhere, it’s time to get creative when looking for easy and affordable ways to cool a home.

Perhaps one of the more bonkers methods I’ve spotted, using a camo net to cover windows or create a shady awning, is an easy way to help cool a room. Here’s why.