You know the old phrase, "if you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen?" That never rings truer for me than during summer months in my home base of Los Angeles. But it's not because of the ...

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As the heat waves keep coming this summer across the US, it pays to be on your guard. Drink lots of water, avoid peak sun hours -- and make sure your home stays cool. That's especially important if ...

Are you tired of the extreme heat warnings? Of course, Mother Nature does as she pleases, but you can be better prepared to deal with high temperatures. Staying inside, directly in the path of the air ...

NEW ORLEANS — With the heat index soaring past 110 this week, staying cool doesn't have to mean running your AC nonstop or leaving the house. Sometimes, all you need is a freezer and a little ...

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It has a ton of affordable basics, comes out with gorgeous limited edition collections, and, of course, features plenty of products that are ripe for customization. I have a few IKEA pieces in my home ...

Whatever summer adventures you have planned -- to the beach, pool, campground or even your own backyard -- these cool summer tips, tricks, hacks and DIYs will bring a smile to your face and, perhaps, ...

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