About House & Home: Hot Weather Safety Tips

House & Home In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Diane Schmidt Living on the West Coast, hot weather tends to be rare. But just because our temps don't reach record highs doesn't mean that we can ignore the power of a summer sun and the inclement weather that often follows excessive heat.   In the Spotlight Protect Children from Burns on Hot Days Our warm weather here on the West Coast means we often spend long days outside, and because cool ocean breezes seem to lessen the intensity of the sun, we forget to seek shade and respite from the heat. But summertime burns can be a thing of the past if you follow these easy tips.              More Topics Grow Organic Tomatoes Organic Gardening Jar Quilts Quilting Buying During a Housing Recession Home Buying / Selling Affordable Above-Ground Pools Pool & Patio Prepare the Windshield for Summer Driving Auto Repair All About Televisions Home Theater Throw a Surprise Party Entertaining Hurricane Safety Tips Growing up in the mid-west, summertime meant tornado season and while hurricanes present different challenges than tornadoes, keeping your home safe remains the priority.   Warm Weather Safety for Dogs Hot weather can be hard on pets. Unlike humans, it can be difficult to tell if they're dehydrated or suffering from heatstroke. Use these suggestions for keeping your dog safe in the summer sun.     Sponsored Links   Kitten's First Six Weeks The Most Important Time of a Cat's Life See photos and learn how a kitten grows and changes during these first crucial weeks of life. Already a kitten expert? Click here to take a short quiz. House & Home Ads Hot Water Heat Log Home Magazine School Safety Safety in Class Teacher Safety Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Antiques Apartment Living/Rental Architecture Entertaining Home Buying/Selling Home Repair Interior Decorating Landscaping   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter as batman8672@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=househomesl&e=batman8672@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.