Two things to try:

1) A Sparkling Americano: I found this at Cucumbersome, a lovely DIY and craft blog. This may end up as my beat-the-heat drink this summer.


2) Install a light fixture. I just bought the Equator lamp from CB2 and it is en route to my home at this very moment. Rather than hire a guy, I thought I might try to turn this mother out on my own.