As a strong heat wave blankets the Valley this week, many Phoenix residents may find themselves bracing for the intense Arizona summer sooner than expected. In Arizona, combating the extreme heat is ...

In summer, set your ceiling fan to spin counterclockwise to create a cool downdraft and improve comfort. Using a ceiling fan correctly can help you raise the thermostat by up to 4 degrees and cut ...

Despite an early start, this summer's Texas heat is likely to persist through the end of October. And if you have an older home, or just don't want to break the bank, air conditioning may not be an ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's so much to look forward to in the summertime: pool parties, refreshing summer cocktails, and a ...

With temperatures soaring past 96 degrees, and that's not even counting the heat index, it's safe to say we're in the thick of a serious summer scorcher. Cranking up the air conditioner has become ...

Near record-high temperatures are coming to Florida. Ceiling fans should turn counterclockwise to help you stay cooler. Inside fans can help, but only if inside temps are less than 90 degrees. A heat ...

Summer means the arrival of warnings to stay cool in the heat. The National Weather Service in Spokane reported that hot temperatures, ranging from the 90s to the lower 100s, are expected region-wide ...

Dear Heloise: I’ve been reading your column all my life. (I’m 72.) Thanks for all the great tips! I wanted to clarify something that Sarah P., from Bakersfield, California, asked about using ceiling ...

Most of us flip the switch on our ceiling fans without a second thought. It spins, it cools, it does the job. Simple enough, right? Yet here's the thing: that simple ceiling fixture hanging above your ...

Installing an outdoor ceiling fan will provide breezy summer nights, make your outdoor space more comfortable, and help keep ...