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See how a few quick and easy changes can help keep your home cool and comfortable all summer long. fizkes / Shutterstock.com
Nearly 90% of all homes in the U.S. use air conditioning to keep cool during the summer, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. And while that might stop you from sweating all day long, it does put some pressure on your budget as your electric bill rises with the temperature. When you keep your AC from working too hard, you’re putting a little extra change into your pocket.