Tornado Survival Tips
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac What to do before and during

Kindling a Fire
Need ideas for kindling a fire?

The Many Helpful Uses of Baking Soda
Baking soda can help clean your dishes, fruits and vegetables, as well as help out with other household chores.

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

This Weekend – Fly a Flag & Thank a Dad
June 14th is Flag Day. June 15th is Father’s Day. Learn more about these two holidays here.

Breathe Easier With The Right Paint
Not all paint is created equally. Some paints can adversely impact indoor air quality and cause health problems.

The Magic of Vanilla
Vanilla is a wonderful flavor. It's used in many recipes, but did you know that it also has many other uses?

Ouchless Tips for Hammering Nails
Basic tips to be memorized. Easy tips for bruise-free hammering.

Buy New and Save Money!
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.

Helpful Holiday Hints
To make Thanksgiving more memborable The holidays can be a crazy time of year. Check out some of our favorite helpful hints for ways to make this holiday better.

Flush Less Down the Toilet
Thanks to new types of toilet fixtures, you don't have to flush gallons of water down the toilet anymore.

5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.

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.

Hybrid Vehicles
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.

Light Pollution: Are you a culprit?
Learn why the night sky isn't as dark as it used to be.

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.

Groundhog vs. Farmers' Almanac:
Will the groundhog agree with the Almanac's preditions? Groundhog Day comes at a time when many are sick of the cold, snowy temperatures. What does the Farmers' Almanac forecast for Groundhog Day and beyond?

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.

Twig Man
A musical journey of resourcefulness and craftsmanship as Georgia native Steve Ellis creates a beautiful piece of furniture from natural wood (wait until you see the finished result!).

Home ECOnomics: All About Bamboo
Learn about the practical application of this versatile and renewable building material.

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

Sapelo Sideboard
Reflect distinguished taste reminiscent of mission styling with this graceful table. The drawers are useful for keeping essentials handy and the large flat top of this table is the perfect place to display a beautiful floral arrangement or...

Sapelo Sideboard
Reflect distinguished taste reminiscent of mission styling with this graceful table. The drawers are useful for keeping essentials handy and the large flat top of this table is the perfect place to display a beautiful floral arrangement or...

Season One
Episode 12
EPISODE TWELVE: THE CRAFTING OF A JOHN DEERE TRACTOR & PUGET SOUND'S "FARM TO THE FORK" CO-OP

Foxfire 10
Interested in rediscovering the virtues of simple life?Although about a quarter of this collection of oral histories is devoted to folk arts and crafts, such as chair-making and gourd art, the focus in this Foxfire volume is on Appalachian history....

Brad Pitt: "Build Green"
September 8, 2006 11:58 PM

Does that come in Green? Greener Home Improvement Tips
August 21, 2008 9:48 AM

Random Acts of Green-Ness
January 10, 2008 12:09 AM

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

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

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

Cleaning Products Exposed!
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM

Tornado Survival Tips
May 6, 2008 10:07 PM

Bedbugs
April 7, 2008 11:27 AM

Twister Survival
February 7, 2008 1:03 PM

Tornado Damage - Fujita Scale
June 16, 2008 12:17 PM

Summer Safety & The Weather
May 2, 2008 3:53 PM

Flag Day - June 14th
June 12, 2008 4:15 PM

Father's Day & Friday the 13th
June 13, 2008 11:16 AM

Winter Weather Sightings
September 10, 2007 2:36 PM

All About Frost
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM

Lightning Awareness
April 27, 2007 10:04 AM

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

Flag Day
June 14, 2007 7:40 AM

Drink Hot Green Tea to Good Health
January 16, 2006 12:30 PM

Father's Day and June Wedding Traditions
June 8, 2007 12:05 PM

The Latest from The Farm
January 31, 2006 10:57 AM

13 Ways to Improve Your Luck this Friday the 13th
June 9, 2008 1:36 AM

Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM

Tommy Linstroth
Watch Tommy in Home ECOnomics » Tommy is the head of Sustainable Initiatives for Melaver, Inc. His career has spanned the private, academic, and non-profit sectors from the west coast to the east, where he presently oversees the scope...

Sandi Duncan, Philom., Managing Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
If only Sandi Duncan could remember all of the interesting bits of trivia she’s learned throughout her years of editing the Farmers’ Almanac, she’d be able to make a fortune on the television quiz show circuit and retire comfortably. Luckily...

Meet the Editors
Peter Geiger, Philom., EditorIf Peter Geiger hadn’t become the seventh editor of the world-famous Farmers’ Almanac, he would have wanted to write a syndicated column offering handy, time saving household hints. Luckily for famous hint maven Heloise, Peter’s fate was...