Retractable screens and shades keep the summer heat and bugs away, and help make outdoor living space more, well ... livable ...

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Do sun shades really help reduce the interior temperatures of cars during the summer months, or is it just part of how companies sell them to shoppers?

As we struggle through more numerous and longer heat waves, questions from readers and my clients all seem to circle back to ...

Health officials advise minimizing UV exposure by staying out of the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., regularly reapplying sunscreen, wearing protective clothing and seeking shade.

Use SPF 30+ sunscreen. Stay in the shade near midday when the sun is strongest. 6—7: High —High risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Limit sun time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.