'I heat-proofed my home for 16 years – this one bedroom item is key in a UK heatwave'

'I heat-proofed my home for 16 years – this one bedroom item is key in a UK heatwave'A journalist who has spent 16 years heat-proofing her home says installing one item in your bedroom should help people stay cool during a UK heatwave Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Robin Cottle 12:13, Wed, May 27, 2026 Updated: 12:13, Wed, May 27, 2026 Britain is suffering a sweltering heatwave (Image: Getty Images)As Britain endures a blistering heatwave, people across the nation are searching for ways to stay cool. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) Temperature records have been shattered this month, including the hottest May day ever documented with a scorching 35.1C registered in London. Britons also endured a sweltering night with temperatures reaching a record 21.4C last night (Tuesday, May 26). Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyOne journalist believes she's discovered the answer for those seeking to heat-proof their homes. She maintains there's one essential item everyone should fit in their bedrooms.Esther Walker claims she's dedicated 16 years to heat-proofing her property. She embarked on the lengthy undertaking after...