9 Tips That Could Save Your Life in Very Specific Emergencies
Wrong vs. right way to put out a grease fire | Ohio State Medical Center Splashing water on hot oil makes it spatter, and that’s especially dangerous if the oil…
How to Prepare Your House Now for the Next Bad Winter Storm
Photo: ND700 (Shutterstock) Winter weather increasingly includes high-speed windstorms as well as precipitation in many parts of the U.S. Wind can wreck things in a hurry, causing damage to housing,…
Your Fireplace Doesn’t Have to Dry Out the Air
Photo: Anatoliy Eremin (Shutterstock) In the colder weather, especially when the days get shorter, lighting a fire indoors can be a cozy relief from the elements. If you have a…
There’s Actually a Difference Between ‘Snowfall’ and ‘Snow Depth’
Photo: rSnapshotPhotos (Shutterstock) Snow days almost bring as much joy to a child as Christmas morning. And as kids and parents anxiously watch the news to see if the weather…
How to Find the Ideal Humidity Level for Your Home (and Why It Matters)
Photo: lomiso (Shutterstock) When it comes to the temperature inside your home, you probably have a decent idea of how warm or cool you need it to be in order…
These Ten U.S. Cities Are Safest From Natural Disasters
Photo: 2M media (Shutterstock) Paying attention to the news cycle has never been particularly good for your mental health, but there’s something particularly upsetting about stories of natural disasters. Hurricanes,…
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 See Rare ‘Night-Shining’ Clouds, Thanks to Climate Change
Photo: Anna Anikina (Shutterstock) The age of the noctilucent cloud is upon us. Night-shining clouds are historically rare, beautiful formations of shimmering ice crystals hanging in the upper atmosphere that…
Everything You Should Do Right Now to Prepare for a Hurricane
Photo: MDay Photography (Shutterstock) If you are new to an area prone to hurricanes or live in a state where they don’t make landfall quite as often as more southern…
The Difference Between ‘Rain’ and ‘Showers’ in Your Weather Forecast
Photo: Romolo Tavani (Shutterstock) As the long Memorial Day weekend begins, you may find yourself checking the weather forecast for the next few days—especially if your plans involve doing anything…