Hello, dear readers! Welcome to our monthly letters column. Summer is here and in most parts of the United States, it has arrived in full force. Widespread heat waves are ...

If you’re looking for a nontoxic option, a DIY corn syrup ice pack is a great alternative. The corn syrup will keep the pack from freezing solid, so it’ll be soft and flexible. Aside from treating ...

Instead of the cooling and convenient ice pack you've been dreaming of, freezing a hot water bottle can have potentially ...