The Seasonal Switch
So why do we do it? Why do we batten down the hatch and flip the switch, never looking back until summer's end? Summer storms are certainly one factor. When we leave those windows open when we aren't home, rain blows in. Pollen is a problem. Crime may be another. But I think the primary reason we shut those windows for months on end is a combination of laziness and a lack of knowledge in how to cool our homes naturally.