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Summer Guide
No, you won’t reduce power costs by putting a shade over central A/C unit
Summer Guide
How to stay cool in a heat wave: 5 VERIFIED facts
Here are five tips to help you save energy and beat the heat this summer.
Health
VERIFY Fact Sheet: What to know about skin cancer and skin tone
There are many misconceptions about skin cancer and skin tone. We VERIFY four facts about the disease and share tips on how you can reduce your skin cancer risk.
Weather
Leaving your ceiling fan on when you’re away won’t cool your home
Ceiling fans cool you, not the air. So if no person or pet is home, leaving a fan on won’t make any difference.
Summer Guide
4 VERIFIED facts about ticks
We VERIFY four facts about ticks and share tips on how to avoid getting a tick bite this summer.
Summer Guide
5 VERIFIED ways to save money on power during a heat wave
We VERIFY strategies you can use to conserve power during a heat wave while also staying cool.
Summer Guide
Yes, you can spot a rip current
It’s extremely important to know what rip currents are and how to escape them before entering the water at the beach. Here are tips on how to spot them.
Summer Guide
It is possible to spot a rip current at the beach
It’s extremely important to know what rip currents are and how to escape them before entering the water at the beach. Here are tips on how to spot them.
Summer Guide
No, fireworks don’t expire but they do lose their spark as they age
Experts say fireworks can last up to 20 years but could be dangerous if not stored properly.
Holiday
No, fireworks don’t expire but they do lose their spark as they age
July 4 is approaching and we were asked, do fireworks expire? No. But, you should use them before they get too old so your fireworks show will be brighter
Weather
No, turning off your air conditioner when you leave home during the day won’t save you money
Experts recommend keeping your A/C at one consistent temperature all day during the summer instead of turning it off to avoid putting additional strain on the unit.
Summer Guide
5 VERIFIED cookout food safety tips
Summer is here and that means it’s time to fire up the grill. We VERIFY five ways to keep you and your guests safe at your next cookout.
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