Did your phone alert you of the upcoming heat waves? If so, it has probably been going off all summer. Heat waves are common in Texas, but this year they have become much more extreme due to climate change. When you pull up your weather app, it’s normal to see over 100 degrees reflected for the week. If you need some strategies for cooling down this summer, just follow our tips below while enjoying your pool. And if you need one installed, DMG Pool Builders is readily available! Let’s keep you fresh this summer and kick those heat waves to the curb in the comfort of your backyard. 

Split Your Large Meals Into Mini Meals

We are accustomed to having three big meals throughout the day, but splitting those up into snacks can actually make the heat more tolerable. Digesting a big meal makes your body work harder, which results in you feeling lethargic or uncomfortable. Instead, eat mini-meals throughout the day to keep you fueled up instead of full. 

Make Drinking Fun!

It’s recommended to drink at least 8 cups of water a day. But let’s be honest. For some of us, that’s a really hard goal to meet. But it’s highly important to stay hydrated, especially during these heat waves. There are plenty of ways to make drinking fun for you and your family. Get ice cubed trays with different shapes and fill them up with different colored juices. Throw some cranberry juice ice cubes into your water and make it extra refreshing!

Stay Minty

Did you know that peppermint makes the heat more tolerable? Mint opens your airways. As you take a breath, you will feel a blast of relief from the heat. Pop some peppermint gum or put some mint leaves into your drink and freshen up. If you want to be a little more creative, make some minty popsicles and enjoy them in the vinyl pool in your backyard.

Crank Up the Spice

We know what you’re thinking. How can spicy food cool me down, when all I feel is my body burn up as I eat some hot peppers? Well, when your body temperature is turning up, you will begin to sweat, which in return cools you down. Interesting, right?

Contact DMG Pool Builders

Let’s cool you down this summer with the vinyl pool in your backyard and these tips and tricks! If you don’t have a pool installed yet, what are you waiting for? Our crew is on call and ready to get you rolling! If your pool needs maintenance work, we have you covered. We can schedule a regular maintenance routine or just a yearly appointment– we’ll operate within your budget. 

There’s no need to suffer through these heat waves without a remedy. It’s time to implement these tricks, while you’re chilling in your backyard.