Experts Share 10 Quick Tips To Keep Your Home Cooler In This Heatwave

This is shaping up to be the hottest summer on record, with triple digit temperature spikes around the nation. That spells extreme health and safety risks for people who work outdoors, as well as for those who run, cycle and hike or, sadly, find themselves homeless. According to the Centers for Disease Control, those most at risk for heat-related illness are infants and children four and younger, people aged 65 and older, and people with existing medical conditions like diabetes or heart disease.

If these describe a member of your household, some of the 10 tips below – like adding a fan, changing bulbs and adding window protection – should be focused on their rooms first. Health and safety are two crucial facets of wellness design!