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How to Build a Green Roof
Here are a few practical hints for greening your roof.

Got Dandruff? Grab a lime!
Natural ways to moisturize your scalp. Getting relief from dandruff can be hard at times. Below are a few home remedies that may help an often embarrassing condition.

The Katrina Cottage: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Are You Ready for Spring Gardening?
Find out what you can do now to prepare. As winter begins to give way to spring, find out what you can do now to prepare for a new season of gardening.

Happy Kwanzaa
Learn what this holiday is all about. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that starts on December 26th. Learn more about the origin and traditions of this holiday.

Do You Know These Fishy Facts?
Fun yet fishy trivia for all.

Cure for Kids' Cabin Fever
Entertain your children with these fun indoor garden activities.

7 Pet-Proof Garden Tips
For a nicer garden and happier pet. Is the family dog trampling on your newly planted flower garden? Are neighborhood cats using your garden as a litter box? Check out our top tips for keeping pets out of gardens.

Fight Allergies Naturally
Ease the sneeze with these allergy-busting home remedies

Put your Roof to Work
You don't need a big yard to have a nice garden. Try using your roof for planting vegetables, herbs and more.

Everything Ice Isn't Always NICE!
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?

Are You Having a Heart Attack?
Do you know the signs of a heart attack? February is National Heart Health Month. This information may save your life.

Try These Tasty Spring Salad Tips
Learn to make a delicious, filling spring salad.

Winter Feeding Mistakes
Try these solutions for Cattle Feeding foul-ups.

Longtime Farmers’ Almanac Forecaster Resigns
For immediate release: Caleb Weatherbee hands in his resignation.

Is Your Child Afraid of the Dentist?
Find out how to alleviate your child’s dental fears.

Weather Instruments You May Want to Own
Weather Tools and What They Do Everything you need to predict the weather, right from the comfort of your own home!

A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.

Vegetables that Liked this Summer's Soggy Weather
Why Cabbage and Broccoli are a Gardener's Best Friend

Flower Arranging Basics
Receive flowers for Valentine's Day? Learn some basics about the best ways to arrange them.

What Is It Like To Live in Outer Space?
Find out what a typical day is like on the International Space Station.

Rain, Rain, Go Away ...
Making the Most of a Wet Summer Don't let wet weather keep you out of the garden this summer!

Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.

How to Deal with Household Pests
Mice making a home in your garage? Houseflies causing havoc in your kitchen? Get useful tips on ways to deal with pests here.

Recipes

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Videos

Slow Architecture
Wisconsin architect Roald Gunderson explains why architecture should follow in the footsteps of the Slow Food movement: build local and savor every step.

Build a Super-sturdy Clothesline
Here is how to build a super-sturdy outdoor clothesline.

Team MOMBA
Mid-Ohio Motorcycle Build Attempt

Build an Energy Efficient Home with Thermal Imaging
Infrared cameras are a cutting-edge technology for finding air leaks and gaps in a home, paving the way for better energy efficiency.