How to build homes that can survive extreme heat

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By Sara Herschander, VoxJul 11, 2026, 9:00 am91 ptsTrending
It was not the postcard-worthy aesthetics that prompted Greek islanders to first drench their cliffside-carved homes, churches, and pathways in a thick layer of pearly white paint. Much like wearing a white tunic on a hot sunny day, painting your house a shade of reflective white is a fine way to keep an…

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