HEAT BUSTER

The summer heat has our home working overtime to keep us cool. But cranking up the air conditioning adds up to more dollars on the energy bill. Here, we get some tips from Georgia Power spokesperson Amanda Arnold on how to beat the summer heat without breaking the bank.

1. Swap out or clean dirty air filters. Unclean filters can block airflow, making your system work harder to keep you comfortable. Also make sure to clear spaces around air returns and supply vents to prevent airflow blockage.

2. Switch up your cooking habits.

The oven can cause unnecessary heat inside your home. Consider cooking on outdoor grills, in the microwave or with an air fryer.

3 Close curtains and blinds during peak heat, typically from 2 to 7 p.m., to keep the sun’s rays out. Also, check caulking and weather stripping around windows and doors for signs of wear.

4 Use ceiling fans and keep an eye on air conditioning use A ceiling fan allows you to raise the thermostat setting by as much as 4 degrees Fahrenheit and remain comfortable. But when you leave the room, remember to turn the fan off.

Energy Saving Tips For Summer

5 Have a pool? Pool pumps use a significant amount of energy when running constantly. Minimize the number of hours the pool pump operates to keep the pool clean and invest in a timer to control the hours of operation.

DID YOU KNOW? Georgia Power offers energy assistance programs to those who need help paying or reducing their monthly energy bills. Programs such as Project Share allow customers to make small donations to help neighbors in need and have Georgia Power match $1.50 for every dollar given. n georgiapower.com • @georgia_power

Product Spotlight

Inspired by the bowls once used to make and knead dough, this piece was modernized with a sleek, high gloss, white plant-based wax to give it a distressed look. Crafted from reclaimed wood, the rustic bowl can be displayed on its own or filled with fruit or other decorative items. Available for $225 at étuHOME. etuhome.com • @etu.home

Jackson Fine Art has relocated across the street from its previous location to a custom-built, 4,000-squarefoot gallery at 3122 East Shadowlawn Ave. Designed by Siegel Construction and Fathom Architecture, the new space retains the home-like ambiance of Jackson’s former space but with expanded exhibition, office, inventory, library and meeting spaces. The gallery celebrated the March opening of its new space with inaugural exhibitions of works by Cooper & Gorfer (below), Sheila Pree n The more than a century old, hand painted wallpaper company Grace Studio has joined forces with Atlanta-based Weezie Towels

The collaboration showcases Gracie Studio’s patterns Sapphire Silhouette and Indigo Garden on Weezie’s bath and hand towels, a women's robe, a tissue box cover and a recently launched shower curtain. The collection is available online and in the Weezie flagship store in Buckhead’s Andrews Square. Prices range from $84 for a bath towel to $600 for a shower curtain. weezietowels.com • @weezietowels n Peachtree Hills’ Spalding Nix Fine Art hosts its spring art show through July 7. The exhibit showcases the works of Katherine Sandoz, Scotty Peek, Susan Maakestad and David Boyd. spaldingnixfineart.com @spaldingnixfineart

TOV Ada Gray Velvet Chair ($547)

From the female-founded furniture brand TOV comes the beautifully geometric yet comfortable Ada Gray Velvet Chair. It can function as an armchair at the head or foot of the table, or look cylindrically chic around a round dining table. If gray feels too pedestrian, it’s also available in black and pink velvet.

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Crown Blue/Green Velvet and Wood Dining Chair ($379)

Designed in Italy by Balutto Associati, a father-daughter design team, this velvet and wood chair is a study of opposites: light and dark, soft and hard, function and beauty. Featuring responsibly sourced wood that is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, it’s a CB2 exclusive that could take a dining room to the next level.

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