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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ceiling fans cooling a media room - Mint Images/Getty Images Installing one of the top-rated energy-efficient ceiling fans for your home is a smart way to reduce your energy bills. When used in ...

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 ...

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 ...

With temperatures soaring, it's safe to say we're in the thick of a serious summer scorcher. Cranking up the air conditioner has become essential, but staying cool can result in higher energy bills.

An international team of researchers may have just cracked the code for what makes someone “cool.” And no matter where you live, the personality traits that make someone “cool” appear to be consistent ...

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 ...

Six traits can determine your ‘it’ factor, according to researchers who measured coolness around the globe. By Christina Caron Is there a secret sauce that helps explain why people as different as ...