answer:I am, for the first time in my life, living in an AC compromised situation. It can get very hot here, 100+ at times, but it is a dry heat and usually doesn’t last more than a few days, if you’re lucky. I now have several nice fans and a portable AC unit that also doubles as a fan and evaporative cooler. It doesn’t really work once it is over 90+ but I am making do. I just lay low in the worst heat of the late afternoon, take cool showers and drink plenty of water, eat cold fruit and popcicles. haha Even if I had better AC at this time I simply can not afford the electric bills anymore after my fall from financial comfort in the recession. No way could I swing a $400—$500 or more a month AC bill to stay in a really comfortable state. It is what it is and while it is not fun at times people did survive without AC for eons. I do have access to an in ground pool and used to keep my hot tub cold all summer. Nothing better than immersing yourself in cool water to take down your core body temp.