--- title: Cool your Home for Summer description: Cool your Home for Summer image: https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/caulking.jpg --- [![Moss Building and Design](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-small-1.png?width=173&height=108&name=logo-small-1.png "Moss Building and Design")](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/)   4125 Lafayette Center Drive, Suite 100 Chantilly, Virginia 20151 703.961.7707 [![Facebook](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/mossbuildinganddesign) [![Instagram](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/instagram.png)](https://www.instagram.com/mossbuildinganddesign/) [![Houzz](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/houzz.png)](https://www.houzz.com/pro/mossbuildinganddesign/moss-building-and-design) [![Twitter](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/mossbuilddesign) [![LinkedIn](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/moss-building-%26-design/) [![Pinterest](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/pinterest.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/mossbuilddesign/) ** # Cool your Home for Summer by admin on July 07, 2016 By: admin Summer is here and if you've been swatting away  your kids from the thermostat, it might be time to give in. No one likes a hot house in the summertime. If you've had problems with keeping your home cool in the past, it might not just be your A/C unit. Here are some things to look out for to keep your home cool this summer. See some of our past tips for [beating the heat this summer.](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog/cool-it-tips-for-keeping-your-northern-va-home-cool-this-summer-2) ## Inefficient doors and windows Caulk around doorframes and windows to ensure no air is leaking in or out of these areas. This will keep the loss of precious A/C down to a minimum. ![caulking](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/caulking.jpg?width=482&height=321&name=caulking.jpg) ## Air leakage to the attic Air that escapes through the attic is a common problem both in winter and summer. Ensuring your home is not leaking air can save you big $$ in the long run. ![Major_Air_Leaks_House](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Major_Air_Leaks_House.gif?width=520&height=420&name=Major_Air_Leaks_House.gif) ## Insufficient attic insulation Even if your cool air isn’t escaping into the attic, keep the heat out altogether by making sure your attic is sufficiently insulated. While this project may not seem pressing since it’s not an aesthetic change to your home, making sure your attic is insulated will help in both the summer and winter months. Need help with any of these projects? [Moss Home Services](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/moss-home-services/welcome) has you covered!      Previous post: [ Remodeling Solutions: Addition, Kitchen, Mudroom and Game Room in Centreville, VA](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/blog/remodeling-solutions-addition-kitchen-mudroom-and-game-room-in-centreville-va) Next post: [Remodeling Trends: Tile Edition](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/blog/remodeling-trends-tile-edition) ### GET STARTED TODAY ### Categories - [Additions (13)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/additions) - [Basements (4)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/basements) - [Bathrooms (14)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/bathrooms) - [Bedrooms (3)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/bedrooms) - [Community (1)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/community) - [Home Remodeling (99)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/home-remodeling) - [Home Shows (5)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/home-shows) - [Kitchens (44)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/kitchens) - [Living Rooms (6)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/living-rooms) - [Porches (1)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/porches) - [Sunrooms (1)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/blog-old/topic/sunrooms) ![](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Awards%20Banner%20for%20Website%2c%202017-2.jpg?width=2712&height=333&name=Awards%20Banner%20for%20Website%2c%202017-2.jpg "Awards Banner for Website, 2017-2.jpg") Phone: 703.961.7707 | Fax: 703.961.7710 | © 2026 Moss Building & Design. All rights reserved.