The Heat Wave-Proof House

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 Gosh, it's hot. Really hot. This heat dome doesn't look like it's going anywhere anytime soon, and it's causing trouble from Phoenix to Portland. For the next few days, we hope you're stocked up on fans and ice. Thinking longer term, there are steps you can take to make your house more livable during heat waves. Our new favorite dwelling in Sacramento was [designed to beat the heat](, and you might find a few ideas in it that could work in your home, too, especially if you'll be renovating any time soon. It's not just people and pets who suffer in the heat. Plants wither, too. Consider bringing your wilting container plants and even small trees indoors and using [a grow light]( to make sure they get rays without excessive heat. We've got just the lamp. Bonus: It doesn't look like it came from a growhouse basement. In fact, it's actually pretty stylish. Stay cool! —Nicole Clausing, digital producer and newsletter editor This Sacramento Stunner is Built to Beat Intense Heat. Learn How They Did It On The Bay Area Modern Architecture Tour. The Annual Bay Area Modern Architecture Tour is BACK. And thanks to technology, its borders have expanded to include wine country — and this Sacramento gem that's designed to maximize shade and natural circulation on toasty days. [Read More]( [I'm an image]( This Grow Light Can Nurture a Variegated Monstera in a Dark Room—and Look Stylish Doing It Go ahead and put your plants in a low-lit room. Thanks to this grow light, they'll still give you the green. [Read More]( [I'm an image]( Airstream Is Putting Their Own Spin on Van Life with This New Off-Road-Ready Motorhome [Read More]( 
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