Farmers' Almanac
Smart Living
Easy Steps to a Greener Home
Building or renovating a home? These six tips will save you green!
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Get Ready for Winter: From Deck to Roof
Don’t let winter catch you unprepared! This handy guide will help you get your home ready for the worst!
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Are Fans a Good Idea?
Are fans any cheaper to run or better for the environment than air conditioners? Find out!
Read More »Cash or Credit?
More and more people are turning their backs on plastic in favor of a cash only lifestyle. What about you?
Read More »Zero Waste in the Bathroom
It’s where we go to clean up and clean out. Try these tips to make less trash in the bathroom.
Read More »Garbage Free Gardening
Garbage is a fact of life. This week we’re sharing ways to help you cut down on the amount of trash you produce. Today – reducing the amount of garbage while gardening.
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What is a Housing Co-op?
Learn what a housing cooperative is, and whether this frugal-living option is right for you!
Read More »Practical Ideas for a Happier Lifestyle
One of our goals at the Farmers’ Almanac is to share practical, proven advice on ways to Live Smart. For nearly 200 years, we’ve shared tried and true hints, how-tos, and articles on ways to live a simple life. In fact we’ve recently adapted a new slogan – Grow Your Life, as it really encompasses… Continue Reading »
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Keeping Ahead of Thanksgiving
Don’t get overcome by the holidays! Break the work down into manageable pieces.
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
