Ah, summer. That beautiful time of year when sun beams kiss our cheeks and the days stretch out for what feels like forever. It's the best season for being outdoors, soaking up some rays and splashing around a waterfall, an ocean or, at the very least, an inflatable pool .

Summer would undoubtedly be our favorite time of year. That is, if it didn't turn our homes into hot boxes from hell.

But never fear! Avoid making the below mistakes, and your home will turn into the breezy summer sanctuary you've always wanted.