Long and short-term solutions to keep yourself and your home cool in a heatwave

People walk in front of the U.S Capitol, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The East Coast and much of the Midwest are experiencing the first major heat wave of the year.

Much of the Midwest and the East Coast are under a heat advisory or warning this week as dangerous heat continues. Here's how to stay cool.

(Image credit: Mariam Zuhaib/AP)