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.

"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 ...

Fans don’t lower a room's temperature, but make you feel cooler by enhancing sweat evaporation and heat dissipation. To save energy, use fans only in occupied rooms and pair them with your AC to raise ...

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 ...

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 ...