Weather Glossary
Ever wonder what an anemometer measures? Or what a dust devil is? Here's a helpful glossary of popular weather terms.

Not Just For The Dryer
Interested in tips for using dryer sheets?

Once a month Household Chores
Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to keep your house cleaner? Here are some ideas that can help.

What Are Meteors?
Look to the sky! Is it a bird, plane, shooting star or meteor? Learn what a meteor is, why they happen, and when you might be able to view a meteor shower.

What are star clusters?
Ever hear of a star cluster? Find out what a star cluster is.

How Do Volcanoes Affect Our Weather?
With all of the debris that volcanoes put in the air and the land, what if anything do these volcanic eruptions do to our weather?

Look -- It's a Shooting Star!
Don't miss one of the year's best meteor showers. The Perseids peak August 12.

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?

A Sugar Lesson for Sweet Cooking
Before you whip up that special dessert, keep in mind that granulated white sugar differs in size, as well as use in the kitchen.

What Is Snow?
For some areas, it’s time to break out the snow shovel. Here are a few facts to think about when you clear the driveway.

Save Energy and Money This Winter
Easy to follow tips for a more efficient home.

“See” the Importance of Eye Health
When was the last time you had your eyes checked?

Memorable Weather Events of the Past 200 Years
Excerpted from the 2005 Farmers' Almanac If it seems that weather is more precarious today than in years past, guess again. America has always had strange weather events.

Climate Change: Does it affect the Farmers’ Almanac Forecast?
Find out what the Farmers' Almanac weather prognosticator has to say about the secret weather formula.

Is There Life On Mars?
You've heard of the "man on the moon" but what about "man on mars?" Read about the idea of a man on mars here.

The Year of No Summer
In prolonged human suffering, no other disaster in New England in history matched the frigid summer of 1816, the coldest in American annals. To this day, no accurate record exists as to the number who perished, or what the financial loss might have been in a winter that lasted from November of 1815 until April 1817. No other event, other than the Gold Rush of 1849, had as much impact upon westward migration as did the "Year of No Summer."

Pumpkins . . . Yum!
Tasty ides for timely pumpkins. Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. Learn how to cook fresh pumpkins and try these tasty recipes.

Top ELEVEN Most Memorable Weather Events
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.

Extreme Weather Stories
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms Did hail wreck your car? Wonder why hurricanes form? Do you live in an area prone to twisters? Check out this informative and interesting story about extreme weather conditions.

Macaroni and Cheese
Mac and Cheese is comfort food for the soul.

Cream of Asparagus Soup
A cream of asparagus soup with asparagus and milk, along with butter and seasonings.

Weather Wisdom: Dust Storms
Learn about these destructive storms that occur over dry, arid land in this episode of Weather Wisdom from Farmers' Almanac TV.

Hints & Tips: Dusting
A quick tip for dusting efficiently from Farmers' Almanac TV.

The Importance of Indoor Air Quality
August 21, 2008 9:47 AM

Farmers’ Almanac Top Recycling Ideas (beyond paper)
May 27, 2008 12:18 AM

Thinking Green Can Add Green to Your Wallet
January 25, 2008 12:11 AM

Energy-Saving Tips for Heating Your Home
August 12, 2008 12:05 AM

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mold Removal and Didn’t Know Who to Ask
August 5, 2008 3:51 PM

Breathe Clean Air
November 17, 2006 7:02 AM

Total Eclipse of the Moon
February 11, 2008 1:32 PM

Winter and the Persimmon Seed
August 31, 2007 10:04 AM

Squalls in Southern California
November 7, 2007 12:12 PM

The Milky Way - A Deep Question
February 5, 2008 9:28 AM

Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM

Spiders, Pest or Pet?
September 7, 2005 12:04 PM

Once a Month Household Chores
August 6, 2006 4:20 PM

De-Allergizing Your Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
July 31, 2005 8:44 PM

Meteor Alert -- Look to the sky this Sunday!
October 19, 2007 4:15 PM

Weather Glossary
Below are some common, and uncommon, weather terms. Absolute Zero The temperature at which all molecular motion ceases, equal to -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit or -273.16 degrees Celsius.Anemometer An instrument for measuring wind force and speed. Aurora A glow of colored...