A wealth of history and ecology await in South Florida's abundant nature preserves. Experience it firsthand solo or on tours ...

We spent a night at the sci-fi-themed OutpostX glamping getaway. We rode landspeeders, got dirty, and embraced the dystopian ...

New Mexico terraces stay cool with earthy materials, shaded nooks, and breezy layouts made for relaxing desert living.

People in the past were equally resourceful — in my reading, I encountered everything from hanging wet laundry in doorways (creating a sort of swamp cooler effect) to (allegedly) placing one’s ...

Here’s some advice for creating a cool and comfortable haven in this week’s scorching temperatures. 1. Keep the curtains closed Tempting as it is to let the light stream through, keeping curtains shut ...

Keep your indoor air clean by closing windows and doors. Avoid using swamp coolers when possible. During smoky conditions, they pull air from outside directly into your home.

To help forecast if we can use an evaporative cooler, one local Palm Springs resident, Will Pierce who is a former software engineer, created an app. Pierce spent more than two years developing ...

Trimble said swamp coolers were "almost useless" during the August monsoon seasons. It wasn't until a construction boom in the 1970s and 80s that more homes began having air conditioning units in ...

A recent scientific study found that for every 1°C (1.8°F) increase in outdoor temperature, productivity drops by 0.83%. When temperatures climb past 28°C (about 82°F), productivity can decline by ...

Evaporative Coolers (Swamp Coolers) Best for: Individual rooms in dry environments CFM Range: 3,000 to 25,000 CFM Price Range: $100–$1,500 Pros: Low energy usage Adds moisture Cons: ...

The best air coolers for 2025 are: Best overall – Princess smart air cooler: £148, Amazon.co.uk Best budget buy – Black + Decker air cooler: £69, Amazon.co.uk ...