Keeping cool

Since the weather is warm, the need to be comfortable is a big priority. We have a lot of sun in the back of our home, and when it's warm, those blinds stay closed, and the ceiling fan is running. The front door is open with a glass screen door that has a screen option on top. The screen gets pulled down to let in the cool air. We have french windows in the living room, keep the blinds closed, but one window half open, it gives the pets a view of the world. The window in the kitchen gets opened, and all the Windows upstairs are open. We try and live without the AC, but we end up breaking down, so far we have had three days with AC since May.