Multiple outlets provide practical guidance for managing extreme heat at home when air conditioning is unavailable. The articles focus on everyday steps aimed at reducing indoor temperatures and limiting heat exposure during hot, humid periods. Common recommendations include using ventilation strategically—opening windows during cooler hours (often early morning or evening) and keeping them closed during the hottest parts of the day. They also advise using fans carefully, such as placing them near windows or creating airflow to move warm air out of rooms. To avoid adding heat indoors, sources recommend reducing the use of heat-generating appliances and cooking equipment during peak temperatures. Blocking sunlight is also emphasized, including closing blinds, curtains, or using reflective coverings to limit direct solar heating. Hydration and monitoring for heat-related illness are repeatedly underscored, with guidance to drink water regularly and check on vulnerable people such as older adults, children, and those with health conditions. Together, the articles synthesize a set of non-AC strategies for staying safer and more comfortable during US heatwaves.