We’re currently seeing heat records broken in more than 160 cities across the country. The nation’s hottest March temperature record was broken four days in a row. The numbers are staggering. If you happen to be in the worst of it, the heat is, as well.
Mart, who lives in the Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, suggested one classic culinary solution: Going out for ice cream.
Another reader, Diane, explained that she opens the windows to house around 4 am to let the cool night air in the house and closes them before the heat gets bad at 10 a.m. or noon.
Stephanie in Yucaipa, CA, wrote, “I have several cold packs in the freezer, many different sizes. When overheated, I place one behind my neck and one behind my back when sitting. Works great. Also, I wet down a tee shirt, wring it out and wear it around the house and that keeps me cool while in motion.”…