Today could be the hottest day of the year — here's how to keep your home and pets cool

Today could be the hottest day of the year — here's how to keep your home and pets cool

Today is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far, and with heat indexes climbing, keeping your home cool will take more than just cranking up the air conditioning. VIDEO: Tips from Consumers Energy for hot days Today could be the hottest day of the year here's how to keep your home and pets coolHere are some basics to help keep your place cool: Keep the blinds closed. Keep windows and doors shut. If you have a ceiling fan, run it clock…