“Everyone should take precautions to stay cool and hydrated during extreme #heat,” says Mother Jones. When temperatures and humidity soar, try to stay in an air-conditioned environment. If you are among the 12% of U.S. households that don’t have at least some air conditioning, seek refuge at a cooling center, library, movie theater or mall. Never leave pets and children unattended in a car during hot weather, and take plenty of breaks when spending time outdoors. And if you must engage in outdoor activity, avoid the hottest hours of the day between noon and 4 p.m. #Heatproof #ExtremeHeat
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Staying Safe in Extreme Heat
Federal records cited by Scientific American say that #heat “caused or contributed to” at least 2,300 U.S. deaths in 2023. With a heat wave blanketing a large part of the country this week, protect yourself by limiting strenuous activity, drinking plenty of water, and seeking shade and climate-controlled environments whenever possible. If you start to feel flushed, faint, confused, nauseous or otherwise overheated, seek help and a cooler environment immediately to avoid heatstroke — a life-threatening condition. Apply cool compresses to your head and neck for initial relief. #Heatproof #ExtremeHeat
Decluttering Can Be a Great Summer Project
One #household project that’s good to perform no matter what the season is #decluttering. Outdoors or indoors, rain or shine, your #home life will be healthier and less stressful if you don’t have a bunch of #junk you don’t need in the way of the #stuff that you use. Taks advantage of the warm summer weather to clean the #garage — or use a rainy day to #organize the basement. You’ll probably find lots of old #clothing, tchotchkes and other things you don’t really need that you can #donate to ClothingDonations.org. Call or click for a #free #pickup, and contribute those items to fund valuable #veterans programs! #SummerProjects
Summer Is a Great Time to Renovate the Kitchen
#Summer is a great time to do a #kitchen renovation, LifeHacker says, because you can cook food on the outdoor grill for a week or two while the new appliances go in or schedule most of the work while you’re out of town on a road trip. Other good projects to get started on now include #outdoor living renovations (to make the most of the nice weather) such as a deck and heating maintenance (so your furnace is ready when you need it most). Projects you won’t want to tackle under the hot summer sun include roofing and flooring projects. #SummerProjects
Complete Summer Outdoor Living Projects Now
Concentrate on #household projects in late spring and early #summer that will make the most of your outdoor space. #DIY a bench, deck or fire pit in a weekend and add to your home’s entertainment appeal, or build a planter or vegetable garden that will pay off with fresh food, herbs and flowers for months to come. “What’s the use of balmy weather and long summer days if you can’t hang out in your yard and have some fun?” asks This Old House. “If there’s nowhere good to sit and nothing fun to do at your house, don’t fret. Summer is the perfect time to tackle some easy DIY projects that can transform your outdoor space.” #SummerProjects