How to Get Used to Exercising in the Heat
Nobody likes to feel sluggish and sweaty, so when the sun is set to “broil,” we understand that you’d rather take your workout to an air-conditioned gym. But if you…
Why You Should Install an In-Wall Air Conditioner (Instead of a Window Unit)
Photo: Chad Robertson Media (Shutterstock) Summer is here, and once more, higher-than-average temperatures are expected pretty much everywhere, which is fun. That means a lot of people are dreaming of…
Five Things You Should Do Now to Prepare for a Heatwave
Extreme heat can be dangerous if you’re not prepared. If you don’t live in an area that is ordinarily hot, you might not have air conditioning, so getting your home…
The Key to Warming Up Your Home’s Frigid Floors Is in the Basement
Photo: ASTA Concept (Shutterstock) Cold floors are no fun. No matter how warm and cozy you manage to make the rest of your house, there’s almost always that one room…
The Best Ways to Keep Your Old House Warm in the Winter
Photo: 1000 Words (Shutterstock) Your old home may be beautiful and charming, but it’s also probably drafty as hell, and heating it can cost you a fortune. Criticize modern homes…
How Humidity Increases Your Risk of Heat Stroke
Photo: aomas (Shutterstock) When it’s a bajillion degrees with high humidity, the heat can feel like a heavy blanket smothering you. As it turns out, the combination of heat and…
How to Keep Your Kids Safe During a Heat Wave
Photo: Cheryl Casey (Shutterstock) I was feeling a bit smug a week ago, comfortably nestled up in my corner of the Pacific Northwest while the rest of you sizzled. But…
What to Do When There’s an Excessive Heat Warning
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) If you’re in portions of Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, or Tennessee, you may have heard about an “excessive heat warning,” with temperatures predicted to…
How to Protect Your Car From Sun and Heat Damage
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You Need Smarter Window Treatments This Summer
Photo: Yuriy Kulik (Shutterstock) It’s easy to underestimate the amount of heat generated by sunlight streaming into your windows. Even if your home is well-insulated, intruding sunlight can cause the…