Keeping cool during a Bay Area heat wave

In the Bay Area, when a heat wave hits, it hits hard. Most people do not have air conditioning since it’s not often needed. The summers are typically cool and our heat spikes are random days (though more frequently and more intense than even a few years ago). Keeping the house cool during these events is a challenge but there are some tips to help. Tip 1: Capture the cool nighttime air This past week, in San Francisco in Noe Valley (our neighborhood), the daytime temps have hit the mid 80s, w...