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Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and what to do about it

  • Written by Jonathan Bean, Associate Professor of Architecture, Sustainable Built Environments and Marketing, University of Arizona
Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and what to do about itThe temperature you feel on a hot, sunny day doesn't always match the thermostat.Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment via Getty Images

Picture two homes on the same street: one constructed in the 1950s and the other in the 1990s. There are no trees or other shade. The air conditioning units are identical, recently replaced, and operating perfectly....

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