We hear you, America: it’s hot. Reuters reports that 3,400 triple-digit high-temperature records were either tied or broken in July. Thousands of people have been without power due to energy blackouts, and some have been injured. But all of us have been at least uncomfortable at one time or another this month because of the heat.

The heat is on. So we’ve come up with our top advice for staying cool when temperatures skyrocket. If it’s so hot in your city that you can barely touch your steering wheel without needing an ice bath, read on:

• When it’s hot, freeze. Put your pillowcase in the freezer for a couple hours before you go to bed. You can