How to Keep Your Bed as Cool as Possible This Summer
Illustration: Sam Woolley This is already the hottest summer ever, and it’s not likely to get cooler. So let’s figure out some nighttime cool-down strategies to make your bed more…
Use This Phone Number to Find a Cooling Center Near You
We’re not even a full month into summer, and much of the United States has already dealt with record-setting heat—not to mention the intermittent wildfire smoke from Canada. Between climate…
Follow This Checklist Before Replacing Your Old Window AC
Photo: Michael Barajas (Shutterstock) It’s hot as hell. In fact, Earth broke its own unofficial heat record three times last week for the highest average temperature on the planet. Many…
This EvaChill Personal Air Conditioner Is on Sale for 30% Off
Image: EvaChill If hot summer days always have you running extra fans, you should try this EvaChill EV-500 personal air conditioner. During “Deal Days”—our version of Prime Day—you can get…
The Easiest Way to Get Rid of the Musty Smell Coming From Your Car’s AC
Photo: daniiD (Shutterstock) When the weather gets hot, and you switch on the air conditioning in your car, you may find that in addition to the cool breeze, you’re also…
9 Weird Noises Your Houses Is Making and What They Mean
Most of us like our houses to be quiet, peaceful places, but we also accept that no house is perfectly silent. While a creaking floor or a noisy radiator might…
How to Find (and Close) Your Home’s Fresh Air Intake
Photo: Kinek00 (Shutterstock) If you’re in an area affected by wildfire smoke—whether the current haze covering the east coast or throughout fire season out west—you are likely spending more time…
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…
Save on Your Electric Bill by Creating a ‘Climate Zone’ at Home
Heating and cooling units increase in efficiency every year, but most of us are living with older units and in leaky, older buildings or in new “open floor plans.” At…
Don’t Store These Items Near Your Hot Water Heater
In addition to using less energy, part of the appeal of tankless hot water heaters is that they take up less space than traditional models. So, unless you have a…