 We know how dangerous the heat can be for people and pets, but how about your home? WTOP's Mike Murillo. One of the biggest challenges that comes with heat is not necessarily the heat itself, but a lot of the things that come along with it. Paul Hope is the home and garden editor with Consumer Reports and says a high humidity with the heat can impact wood framing, sheathing, and even doors, causing damage when those things swell and contract.