According to physics, any blanket can cool you—for a few minutes. But a real cooling blanket is possible with phase-change materials.

Washing your heated blanket without ruining it isn't hard. ... If the blanket must be air-dried, try laying it between two towels to soak up excess water and then lay or hang it flat to dry.

A dangerous combination of extreme heat and worsening air quality is blanketing parts of New Jersey through midweek, as the ...

Nearly 160 million people are under heat alerts from eastern Texas to Maine, as temperatures are forecast to be as much as 20 ...

It’s another First Alert Weather Day today for the heat. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect today until 8 p.m.

Burn and fire risks prompted a recall of more than 8,500 Walmart-sold heated blankets. Here's how to receive a refund.

To stay comfortable while saving money, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends the best AC setting in summer is 78 degrees ...

Electric blankets. In the spirit of heating the human and not the room (which is usually cheaper), electric blankets and heated throws are another popular and cost-effective option. Each winter, ...

The heat is here to stay this week. Here are some ways you can ensure your home stays cool during the extreme temperatures.

An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect across New York City through 8 p.m. Tuesday, with the National Weather Service ...

Houston has a 30% chance of rain under otherwise mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will hit 94 degrees, but humidity will make ...

Wheeler added that moving the air temperature up by a single degree can save you 1%-3% on a bill. The goal is not to make the ...