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No Heat Pump, No Problem: 5 Ways to Cool Down When a Heatwave Strikes

How to cook without cooking, find the sweet spot for your fan, and get to sleep when the temperatures just won’t drop.

Corrie Evanoff

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Looking for affordable, low-lift ways you can keep cool this summer? Keep reading for hot tips to get you through every hot stretch that comes your way.

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OPTIMIZE YOUR AIRFLOW: How to Properly Cool Your Home With a Fan

By strategically using fans—alone or with AC—you’ll save money and energy.

MAKE A HOT DRINK: A Hot Drink on a Hot Day Can Cool You Down

A rigorous experiment revealed that on a hot, dry day, drinking a hot beverage can help your body stay cool.

BONUS READ: What’s the Most Refreshing Drink That’s Not Water? via Time.

PICK THE RIGHT FABRIC: We Asked Experts Whether Cooling Bedding Works. Here’s What They Said.

A look at the dizzying array of mattresses, bedding and gadgets designed to keep you from overheating at night.

CONSIDER A GETAWAY: A Cross-Country Road Trip Where It’s Always 70 Degrees

An updated map from climate scientist Brian Brettschneider provides year-long interior and coastal routes that span more than 7,000 miles.

SKIP THE STOVE: 15 Recipes for When It’s Too Hot to Cook

There’s no need to fire up the oven on sweltering days: These summer-ready recipes lean on raw veggies, canned beans, and slow cookers.

Still Hot? Here’s How to Stay Cool Without Air-Conditioning

Be the coolest person on your block with these tips on how to hydrate, what to wear, and ways to turn your home into a refuge from the heat.

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