Summer is a time of joy and misery in equal parts. While this season is the perfect time to enjoy a trip to the beach or a dip in the pool, it’s also the time of year when your home grows relentlessly ...

DEAR Gail: We recently moved here from North Dakota, so we are new to the Las Vegas summer weather. I know that for most people it’s still considered cool, but for us, it’s already pretty warm. The ...

Compared to other cooling techniques, a standard fan is not the best at cooling down a room, but does the job in a pinch. That being said, there is one simple alteration that may make them a little ...

When temperatures soar, your home becomes a safe space to escape the heat. But keeping cool can result in costly bills, and that's if you have the option of AC. Fortunately, experts have recommended a ...

Fans cool you when it’s hot, but with fall around the corner they’re also perfect to flip on when you open the windows. So with that in mind, let's take a look at how to get the most benefit from ...

While I love ice cream, cute sundresses, and not shivering under multiple layers, the peak months of summer can be excruciating. This is especially true if you don't have an air-conditioning unit.

You don’t need an air conditioner if your whole house is keeping you cool. The idea of “evaporative cooling” goes back centuries. Now it’s seeing new life in the shape of a brick–the 3-D printed “Cool ...

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Summer’s heat is just around the corner, which means our air conditioners will soon kick into high gear, and with that, high energy bills. But as Consumer Reports explains, choosing ...