Mail man reaches out of his truck to deliver mail. Official mail delivery slowdown started on October 1, 2021, as seen on October 2, 2021.
Mail man reaches out of his truck to deliver mail. Official mail delivery slowdown started on October 1, 2021, as seen on October 2, 2021.
Summer Surprise

USPS Mail Carrier Reveals Best Summer Gift

Help provide relief to your delivery person.

Sad woman feeling hot and trying to cool down sitting below the air in the ac unit with her partner
Sad woman feeling hot and trying to cool down sitting below the air in the ac unit with her partner
Cool Down

5 Cost-Effective Ways to Boost Your AC

Here's how to battle the heat.

man itching rash on arm
man itching rash on arm
You're Sweet

5 Ways You're Becoming a Mosquito Magnet

Avoid these mistakes, experts say.

woman crouching and planting her plants in a yard
woman crouching and planting her plants in a yard
Hot Tips

How to Care for Outdoor Plants in a Heat Wave

Gardening experts offer their best advice.

Trip in bad weather. Portrait of young man in drenched jacket in heavy rain.
Trip in bad weather. Portrait of young man in drenched jacket in heavy rain.
Storm Safety

9 Things You Shouldn't Do During a Thunderstorm

Stay safe when lightning injuries peak.

Family having a backyard BBQ at dusk
Family having a backyard BBQ at dusk
Buzz Kill

Keep Your Outdoor Party Mosquito-Free

Here are pest experts' top five tips.

Senior man with white hair and beard wearing blue workout clothes takes a break while exercising outside on a hot day, wiping his face with a blue towel
Senior man with white hair and beard wearing blue workout clothes takes a break while exercising outside on a hot day, wiping his face with a blue towel
Hot Tips

8 Ways to Safely Exercise When It's Hot Out

High temps don't have to mean high risk.

A young woman sits in the garden, wiping the sweat from her brow.
A young woman sits in the garden, wiping the sweat from her brow.
Here Comes the Sun

7 Outdoor Plants That Can Survive Extreme Heat

Here's how to handle hot-weather gardening.

Woman wrapped in a white towel against a white background looking unhappily at her dark curly hair
Woman wrapped in a white towel against a white background looking unhappily at her dark curly hair
Bad Hair Day

What to Do When Humidity Is Ruining Your Hair

Stylists share their top summer secrets.

young black woman turning on mini split air conditioner
young black woman turning on mini split air conditioner
A/C Advice

5 Things to Never Do When You Have Central Air

Expert say you should avoid these mistakes.

woman feeling hot in her house and trying to refresh with a fan
woman feeling hot in her house and trying to refresh with a fan
Too Darn Hot

5 Mistakes That Keep Your House Hot

Here's why you can't cool down.

Woman sitting on her couch drinking a glass of water with a fan pointed at her
Woman sitting on her couch drinking a glass of water with a fan pointed at her
Dehydration Station

4 Drinks to Avoid During a Heat Wave

Experts warn they could be dangerous.

Three young woman eating ice cream cones at the seaside as they stroll along a waterfront promenade
Three young woman eating ice cream cones at the seaside as they stroll along a waterfront promenade
Sweet Treats

The Best Ice Cream for Your Zodiac Sign

You'll flip for these flavors, an astrologer says.

Cropped image of a woman in a blue dress standing in the ocean holding a pair of yellow Birkenstock-style sandals
Cropped image of a woman in a blue dress standing in the ocean holding a pair of yellow Birkenstock-style sandals
best foot forward

The 4 Best Shoes to Wear to the Beach

They're stylish, comfortable, and stand up to sand.

giving hostess gift
giving hostess gift
Go-To Gifts

7 Hostess Gift Ideas for Any Summer Party

These one-of-a-kind finds are sure to impress.

Row of colorful flip flops on beach against sunny sky
Row of colorful flip flops on beach against sunny sky
The Heat Is On

50 Summer Facts That Are So Fascinating

Americans will eat 150 million hot dogs on July 4!

Young white man sweating through shirt
Young white man sweating through shirt
Ready, Sweat, Go!

The 5 Best Colors to Wear If You Sweat a Lot

Stylists say these hues will hide sweat stains.

Group of cheerful seniors sitting by swimming pool outdoors in backyard.
Group of cheerful seniors sitting by swimming pool outdoors in backyard.
Summer Fun

5 Things to Ask Guests to Bring to a Pool Party

These items add fun, not stress.

The 10 Best Plus Size Swimwear Brands
The 10 Best Plus Size Swimwear Brands
Swim School

The 10 Best Plus Size Swimwear Brands

Stylists share their top bathing suit picks.

Summer tourism at Praia da California in Sesimbra, Portugal
Summer tourism at Praia da California in Sesimbra, Portugal
Just Beachy

5 Things You Should Never Do at the Beach

Here's what etiquette experts advise against.