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How to get the most out of Yard Sales
It's yard/garage sale season. Lean how to find the best bargains.

12 Simple Tips to Sell Your Home in a Slow Market
Try these low-cost tips to make your house a place buyers will want to call home.

Keep Ants Out Of Your Home
Are the ants marching in? Learn smart living tips on ways to naturally keep these pests from invading your kitchen and home.

Sick of Winter?
Warm up your home décor. Find out how to warm up your winter blues with some easy home decorating tips.

Just Add a Pinch of Salt: Recipes for a Cleaner Home
Recipes for a Cleaner Home We all know salt as a seasoning, but did you know it can help you around the house too?

Helpful Hints for the Home
Need some organization? How about a tip on ways to deodorize a smelly microwave? These and more are right here.

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

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

DO Try This At Home
Useful Household Hints Burnt popcorn? Scuff marks? Dusting shortcuts? Check out some top tips from the Farmers' Almanac.

Celebrating Easter Nature's Way
Making natural dye colors out of fruits, vegetables, and other everyday items you can find in your home or garden is both easy and fun.

Go GREEN when you Clean
Tired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.

Preventing Snoring
There are several at home snoring remedies that may restore harmony to your bedroom.

Sore Throat Secrets
Stop the pain in your throat by trying some of these home remedies.

Happy Holiday Home Entertaining
Check out these tips for planning a successful holiday party.

Create a Winter Birdhouse
Create a rustic bird house with found items from your home and garden.

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.

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!

Baking Soda: The Miracle Worker
Baking soda just may be the original natural cure for many health and home related issues.

Every Day Hints You Can't Live Without
Favorite tips from the Farmers' Almanac Drop an egg? Cobwebs filling up your home? Check out out favorite hints from A-M.

8 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe this Holiday Season
Pets, like children, can get in harms way during the holidays. Make sure your home is safe.

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.

11 Smart Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Cold Winter
Save money and energy. A little preparing now goes a long way in the future. Check out our useful ways to prepare for winter.

Grizzly Bears in the White House?
Unusual presidential trivia you may not have heard. Ever wonder what goes on behind the White House walls? Check out some fun and interesting trivia about this very historical home.

4 Ways to Make Winter More Fun
Cabin fever taking over your home? Check out out top 4 ways to make winter more fun.

Top Ten Rainiest Cities In April
April Showers Bring Rainy Towns Think April is a rainy month in your home town? Imagine receiving more than 12 inches in one month! These cities really do get a lot of rain!


Saving on Prescription Drugs
Many Americans struggle with the high price of prescription medicine.

Who Invented Peanut Butter?
March is peanut month! Check out some interesting facts about the inventor of one of the most popular peanut products around - peanut butter!

Celebrate Grandparents September 7
Sunday, September 7 is Grandparents' Day. Take time to show grandparents how much they are loved.

Rust Remedies
No Chemicals Required Rust taking over? Check out some rust remedies that don't require harsh chemicals.

10 Ways to Keep More Money in Your Pocket
Thrifty Thinknig Is your wallet feeling the economic crunch? Find out how you can hang on to those dollars.

5 Ways to Save Money Grocery Shopping
Simple ways to go to food shop without going over budget.

Don't Throw Out the Egg Carton
It Can Be Recycled For Many Household Uses Egg cartons make it easy to sort, organize and house screws and bolts. They have many other uses too.

Easy Yet Important Ways to Save Money
From the Farmers’ Almanac Check out some of our timely tips on ways to cut costs.

Get Inspired.
Farmers' Almanac Thoughts To Live By Motivational sayings from the pages of the Farmers' Almanac.

Like snow? Count the number of fogs.
The story behind weather lore and how Farmers' Almanac makes its long-range weather predictions.

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

What is a Shamrock?
The shamrock is more than a symbol of luck, it has vast religious and historical meaning to St. Patrick and his followers.

A Rose is Just a Rose – Or is It?
Don't send the wrong message to your Valentine. Find out what color roses you should give.

Kindling a Fire
Need ideas for kindling a fire?

5 Budget-Friendly Picks for Summer Getaways
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.

Dental Tips George Washington Could’ve Used!
Learn how eating apples, figs, and strawberries can keep your teeth whiter and cleaner.

How Much Energy Does Your Laser Printer Use?
Consider energy use before you take out your wallet If you are interested in conserving energy, you may want to take a hard look at your household appliances. Some add quite a few dollars to your energy bill. .

Never Sneeze into Your Hand
Tips to Fend Off Germs Naturally Learn 10 tips to help get rid of germs that may cause illness.

Childproofing for the Holidays
Before you dress your children in their best holiday clothes, you may want to call grandma and ask her to put the hard candies and breakable ornaments away.

When hayfever attacks
Try eating yogurt daily Fall is ragweed pollen season. You can reduce hay fever attacks by eating yogurt and bananas, as well as following these other simple tips.

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Roses Last Longer
Find out how to keep your flowers blooming longer.

20 Ways to Save Gas
Gas prices continue to rise. Learn what you can do to help keep your gas consumption and expenditures down.

Hurricane Preparedness: Is Your Pet Safe?
How to protect your pets from the unexpected. Hurricane season is here and will peak on September 10th. Here are ways you can help keep your pet safe in case of a weather disaster.

Thanksgiving Traditions to Treasure
Meaningful traditions you can incorporate into to your family's Thanksgiving celebration.

15 Easy Water Saving Tips
For Inside and Outside Saving water is a great way to live more resourcefully. Check out our Farmers' Almanac water conservation tips here.

Why is Good Service so Hard to Schedule?
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.

Say “I Do” to Green: Earth-Friendly Tips for Your Wedding Day
Move over "white." Green is becoming the color of weddings. Learn how to turn your wedding green.

How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.

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

Harvesting Tips For Watermelon and Corn on the Cob
Check our hints for harvesting two favorite summer vegetables-- watermelon and corn on the cob right here.

Is It True That Cows Lie Down When It's About To Rain?
Ever wonder if cows can foretell the weather? Some believe that if cows are lying down rain is on its way. Is this a good method of predicting rain?

Top Ten Reasons NOT to Wish Winter Away
It's been a cold winter. Many of us are dreaming of spring. But we think there are good reasons why you shouldn't wish winter away just yet.

Houseplants Anyone Can Grow
You don't need a green thumb to grow these hearty houseplants.

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

Toothache
Want temporary relief from an aching tooth?

Ten Secrets to Simplifying your Life
Relaxing breakfasts with the family, taking a nature walk, remember a time when life was less stressful? Allow the Farmers' Almanac to remind you of life's simple pleasures and how to slow down and enjoy them more. Ideas, tips and more.

The Basics: Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges
Most landfalling hurricanes spawn at least one tornado. Read More

Top 5 Best Weather Cities To Catch a Minor League Baseball Game
Rain can spoil or cancel the game! Find out where the best weather is to catch a game this summer.

Saturday: The Trick to Making Halloween a Real Treat
Why the Farmers' Almanac thinks Saturday is the perfect day for Halloween.

Soothe Minor Burns
With Every Day Cures The cooking/baking season is upon us. Burns in the kitchen happen all the time. Find out what simple, natural cures can help soothe the burn.

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.

Got Eggs?
Preparation tips How to prepare eggs like a pro

Lips Parched? Try This Natural Balm
Instead of purchasing lip balm at the store, try making your own. It's easy.

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

Weather May Be the Wild Card At the Super Bowl
February 1st is big game day! Check out why you may want to grab an umbrella.

Peppermint: More than just a popular flavor
Got a headache? Sore throat? Upset stomach? Try peppermint! This popular flavor has some interesting healing properties.

Decorate for Winter
Instead of decorating for the holidays, try decorating for the winter season.

New or Used Cars?
When it comes to sticking to your budget, it's tough to beat the value of a good, used car. As with any purchase, the more you know the better your experience will be.

Food Poisoning: An Unwanted Holiday Gift
Don't let the festivities of the holidays make you sick. Learn how to naturally treat a mild case of food poisoning.

Seven Natural Ways to Soothe Sunburn
Sunburn can catch you off guard, even when you use sun block. Here are some natural ways to help east the pain of sunburned skin.

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?

Don't Let Your Financial Guard Down During Retirement
Even if you spent your whole life saving for retirement, you need to keep a watchful eye on your assets after you retire.

What's so Magical about Mistletoe?
Today, kisses can be exchanged under the mistletoe any time during the holiday season.

Be Prepared for Winter Storms
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac 10 tips to help you prepare for a big snow storm.

Armstrong and Aldrin: The Eagle Has Landed
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Read first-hand accounts of this famous trip to the moon.

New Year’s Football Forecast
What will the weather be like for the New Year's college bowl games? Farmers' Almanac has the forecast.


Did Smelly Feet Ruin Valentine's Dinner?
Ahh Valentine's Day. A day to rekindle the romance. The flowers are on the table, the candles are lit, but what is that smell?

Thirsty? Drink This
The perfect dink to beat the heat!

Women and Credit
Being contacted by a collections agency can be scary and overwhelming. If you take a step back, read your rights, and think about your options, you can take control of the situation.

Healthy Honey
Honey can help prevent allergies and even give you a slow, steady release of energy.

Bug Bite? Reach for the toothpaste.
Everyday remedies for annoying bug bites. Warmer weather means more outdoor time and more bugs. Find out how to easily take the sting out of the season.

Top Three Favorite Weather Storms
Ever long for a snowy or rainy day? Find out why bad weather sometimes makes for a good day.

Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
How do you know when you've found the right pumpkin for your Jack o'lantern? Check out these hints.

The Lost Art of Doing Nothing
Are afternoons of lying in the grass pondering cloud shapes, evenings of watching sunsets, or mornings of counting snowflakes as they hit the windowpane all but extinct? Will we ever spend another hour or even a minute alone with our own thoughts? What incredible daydreams will never be had because we just simply do not have the time?

Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist
Here’s a basic checklist to use as you put your gardens to bed for the year.


Bursitis
Symptoms can vary from an ache and stiffness in the local area of the joint, to a burning that surrounds the whole joint around the inflamed bursa.

Don't get the Wedding Woes
Planning any major event is stressful. Planning a wedding is even more stressful. Planning your own wedding...well, a bit more on top of that.

Secured Credit Cards
Secured and unsecured cards can be used to pay for goods and services. However, a secured card requires you to open and maintain a savings account as security for your line of credit; an unsecured card does not.

6 Good Reasons to Use Lemons for Better Health
Did you know lemons can help cure acne AND purify blood? Check out these healthy uses for lemons.

lunar eclipse
Choosing a date for your wedding is a big decision. Check out this old wedding lore rhyme.

Natural Cures for Athlete's Foot
Is athlete's foot leaving you itchy? Learn how to naturally alleviate some of the symptoms of this common problem.

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Looking for great ideas for St. Patrick's Day? Try these fun ways to spend the day!

How to Prevent Motion Sickness
Tips to make your flight or cruise a lot smoother.

Could These Remedies Really Stop the Hiccups?
Old Time Hiccup Remedies Remembered Check out these remedies from the past! Some are a bit crazy others may work!

Everything you always wanted to know about a hot dog . . .
And then some. What do you call them? Hot dogs, frankfurters, wieners? Learn some trivia about this popular summertime food.

Stevia: A Natural (and Unknown) Sweetener
Stevia is very sweet, has no calories and is easy to grow. Try it.

Celebrate Spring Flavors
Favorite spring-time recipes. Looking for some new spring-time dishes to try? Check out our picks.

Treating Sprains with Ice Packs
Has the winter weather got you down?

Holiday Survival Tips
Instead of letting the holidays send you into a spin, we've pulled together the ultimate survival guide to help eliminate some of the frustrations!

Choosing Bakeware
When it comes to bakeware, there are different materials to choose from. Traditional choices like ceramic and metal are joined by newcomers like silicone and glass. How do they compare?

Easy Ways to Preserve Summer's Bounty
Learn how to enjoy fresh foods all year-long and save money while doing so!

Are Winter Blues Real?
The truth about Seasonal Affected Disorder Is there really something to the "Holiday Blues"?

8 Fun Ways to Hook Kids on Fishing
Fishing season is here. Take the kids and instill in them a love for the outdoors. Here are some tips on ways to get started.

Frugal February Fun
Do you have an empty wallet and cabin fever? Try these ideas for low-cost winter fun!

Little Known Pumpkin Facts
What do pumpkins have to do with freckles and snakebites? What state grows the most pumpkins annually?

Top 5 tips for Driving During Wet Fall Months
Timely tips for wet weather driving.

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.

Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.

Test Your Christmas Trivia
Did you know that Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday? Test your Christmas trivia here.

Happy Birthday Norman Rockwell!
What was the secret to Norman Rockwell's artistic success? You may be surprised!

11 Smart Ways to Make Your Money Last Longer
The cost of living is rising! Here are some of our favorite cost-cutting, penny-pinching tips from past editions of the Farmers’ Almanac:

Creating a Community Garden
Creating a community garden is a fun way to get to know your neighbors. Here are a few things you may want to think about before you dig.

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

Wedding Contest Results?!
Winners, Lore, and More! Farmers' Almanac Worst Wedding Weather Contest voting is over. Learn how our Top Ten campaigned for the most votes, and when the winning couple will be announced.

What is Earth Day?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?

A Community Garden - A Nice Place to Grow
A good way to share your gardening interests is to participate in a community garden. Here is how it works.

Some Germs are Good for You
The Real Dirt On Germs Everyone knows germs are bad right? Not so fast. Research is showing that antibacterial products could be making us more vulnerable to health problems.

Top 10 reasons to cut your own tree
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?

Wild, Wet, Wacky (Hot) Weather
What's Next? This summer's weather has been interesting to say the least. Did the Almanac predict it? Find out here.

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


Remembering the Perfect Storm
The Halloween Nor'easter of 1991 has been immortalized in print and on film. But what made this storm so "perfect"?

Weather Instruments
Here's a quick primer on common weather instruments that may be used to forecast winter temperatures and storms.

Raised Garden Bed Winners
Winners of the 2008 Earth Day Giveaway Farmers' Almanac is pleased to announce the winners of its 2008 Earth Day Giveaway Contest

Amazing Hummingbird Facts
Did you know a hummingbird's heart beats 500 times a minute? Or that it can fly backwards? Learn more about these tiny birds.

Easy Ways to Preserve our Earth
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.

Wild Weather Forecasters
Lean how animals can predict the weather. Did you know a cricket can tell you the temperature?

Hail to the Bizarre – Weird Presidential Trivia
Presidents are people too. You're sure to be amused by these quirky presidential facts.

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

7 Common Sense Health Tips for the Back-to-School Season
Keep them healthy this year with these common sense but beneficial tips.

Poll Results: Pizza Wins by a Landslide!
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.

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

Homemade Air Freshener Can Freshen up the Holidays
Here is an easy-to-make air freshener that's also a perfect homemade gift.

How to Grow Flowers Indoors
Here's a simple pick me-up for the winter doldrums that will bring some spring indoors!

Beating the Back-To-School Blues
Going back to school can be stressful. Find out how to help your kids make a smooth transition.

5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.

Life, Liberty, and (Iced) Coffee for All!
Submit your Iced Coffee Recipe and Learn Coffee's History Share your best iced coffee recipes with us and learn all about coffee in the U.S.

Cooking with Warming Spices
Learn how to warm yourself up from the inside out by adding these spices to your menu.

Natural Remedies for Stress
Learn how to avoid and deal with stress. Life's hectic pace and routines can add stress to your everyday life. Discover natural ways to avoid stress and learn how to unwind if it gets to you.

Winter Preparedness Safety Tips
Along with cold weather, winter can often bring a series of dangerous situations. Be prepared for Mother Nature's worst weather! Find valuable tips and be prepared by reading our story here.

The Great Pumpkin Raft Race!
Ever try floating a pumpkin? How about floating in a pumpkin? Check out this creative and timely pumpkin paddling race.

Top Ten Best Outdoor Wedding Cities
Wedding season is here. More weddings happen between May and October than any other time of year. Check out where the best outdoor wedding cities are.

Fourth of July SIZZLERS!
Top Ten HOTTEST Independence Days Fourth of July is a time for picnics, parades, and fireworks, but maybe not in these towns. Check out how HOT some places get during this patriotic holiday.

Battling Tomato Blight
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.

Slow Cooking: Hints and Recipes for the Crock Pot
Dinner is never easier than when you use the crock pot. Get helpful hints and great recipes here.

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four: The Story of America's Favorite Vegetable
Americans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.

Ben Franklin's Letter to the Editor
Re: Saving Daylight An actual duplicate of Franklin's letter in which he described why there should be some changes with the clocks.

Chinese Food – It’s Not Just for Takeout
What could be better than Chinese takeout? How about homemade Chinese cuisine?

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.

Recipes


Angel Biscuits
These yeast biscuits are quick and easy to make...no waiting for dough to rise.



Honey Butter
Honey-butter is expensive to purchase, yet simple to dpulicate at home.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
This golden chicken will remind you of Mom and home - there's nothing quite like a crispy piece topped with creamy gravy and mashed potatoes on the side.

Crock Pot Supper
Simple to prepare, this hearty roast will be ready when you get home from work.

Videos

DIY Green Home Tips from Carter Oosterhouse
Natural Home magazine assistant editor Kim Wallace asks HGTV green building expert Carter Oosterhouse for easy, DIY tips on greening your home.

Choosing Green Finishes
Top New York eco-designers explain the material choices, aesthetics and extensive research that went into building and designing the Natural Home show home in Brooklyn, New York.

Soak Up the Sun: A Solar-Powered Home in Berkeley
Natural Home editor-in-chief Robyn Griggs Lawrence visits a solar-powered, zero-electricity home in Berkeley, California. The stucco and glass home takes advantage of the sun with passive-solar design and photovoltaic panels.

Brooklyn Show Home: Launch Party
Green Depot and Natural Home host a launch party at Room and Board in Soho for the Natural Home Show House in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.

A Small Renaissance: Alma Hecht's San Francisco Cottage
Take a tour of this San Francisco cottage home.

A Solar Home in Santa Fe
This gorgeous solar-powered home in Santa Fe generates enough power to share with its neighbors.

Minding the Manor
For Elliot Johnson and his wife, Lisa, their English tudor home combined site-specific designs and salvaged and recycled materials. The couple used a cast earth wall to create an old world feeling to the home.

Good Neighbors: A Green Montana Home
Take a tour of this green Montana home.

For the Birds: A Healthy, Clay-Straw Home in New Mexico
While creating a healthy home for her beloved parrots, eco-developer Bonnie McGowan gets an education in green living and green building. Check out this 2,325-square-foot nest that features solar radiant floor heat, passive solar design and more!

Installing ICFs in a Boulder Home
Follow the progress as crews install ICF panels for a super green Boulder, Colorado, home.

A Prefab Home in Kansas City
This prefabricated home, designed by University of Kansas architecture students, proves that sustainable homes can be edgy and affordable.

Green Home in Door County, Wisconsin
A vacation home in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, takes advantage of great design and cutting-edge technology for super energy efficiency.

Using Solar Imaging to Design a Home
Chicago architect Nathan Kipnis explains how computer models tracking the sun and other climate factors make for the greenest house possible.

Green Grows in Brooklyn
The Natural Home Show House moves closer to completion.

How to Shop a Salvage Yard
Top tips for finding the best items for your home at a salvage yard.

Anyone Can Recycle
Set up your home recycling system -- here's how.

An Energy Star House in New York
Taking advantage of geothermal wells for heating and cooling, this suburban New York home makes up for its large size with tons of green features.

A Suburban Green Remodel
TV show host Michelle Harris shows off her suburban California home and explains how easy green can be.

A History of Brooklyn's 93 Nevins Street
This video timeline details the history of 93 Nevins Street, where the Natural Home Show House lives.

A Healthy House Grows in Brooklyn
Natural Home editor-in-chief Robyn Griggs Lawrence previews the work accomplished on the green show house in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.

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.

Insulation Tips for an Older New Jersey Home
Follow Mike and Robert through an energy audit. The 1912 New Jersey home received tips from Mike on insulating the attic and tips on insulating pipes in the basement from Robert.

California Ranch House Green Remodel
A Northern California family turns a dismal 1970s ranch house into a showcase green home.

Shop for Green at Green Depot
Natural Home partners with Green Depot, the largest green building supplier in the country, to finish and furnish the 2007 Show House in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.

Shopping an Eco Store
Hanna and Carly explore green solutions and discuss cleaning supplies, no and low voc paint and flooring options.

How to Make a Container Garden
Natural Home Art Director Michelle Galins shows you how to grow your own container garden.

Keep Electronic Fields Out of your Bedroom
Rid your home of electromagnetic fields. Here's how.

Natural Cleaning Ingredients
Use items you already have to keep your home green clean.

Deconstruction: A Green Alternative to Demolition
The builders of this Boulder home carefully deconstructed the original house and donated the materials for reuse, keeping tons of material out of the landfill.

How to Avoid Disposable Utensils
Instead of buying plastic or paper utensils, try reusable, secondhand items to help your home get greener.

Whole Tree Architecture in Wisconsin
Using scrap trees in their entirety makes for an organic, structurally superior home in Wisconsin.

Deconstruction: A Green Alternative to Demolition
The builders of this Boulder home carefully deconstructed the original house and donated the materials for reuse, keeping tons of material out of the landfill.

How to Make a Recycled Bench
Natural Home Art Director Michelle Galins leads you step-by-step on how to make a homemade, recycled bench.

Drilling Geothermal Wells for a Boulder Home
Follow the progress as a crew drills wells for a geothermal heating and cooling system in Boulder, Colorado.

Building Green in New York
Take a tour of the 2007 Natural Home Show House in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, which is on its way to being one of the greenest homes in New York.

How to Use American Clay
Natural Home editor-in-chief Robyn Griggs Lawrence transforms her bedroom by coating a wall in American Clay natural plaster.

Products

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Blog

Bedbugs
April 7, 2008 11:27 AM

Warming Spices
February 1, 2006 2:33 PM

Gardener’s Soap Recipe
June 21, 2006 8:04 AM

Cooking With Zests of Citrus
December 26, 2005 2:16 PM

Pruning the Vineyard with the Pros
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM

Weather and Outdoor Events
July 9, 2008 10:50 AM

Water
October 19, 2007 9:49 AM



Welcome Natural Home Magazine videos!
January 12, 2009 5:26 PM



Going Green to Save Green
August 7, 2008 1:48 PM

Get Organized on a Budget
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM

Planting a Strawberry Pyramid
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM


Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM

Hearts from the Hearth
February 10, 2006 8:28 AM

Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM

Gift Ideas for Those Away From Home
August 11, 2006 11:46 AM


Good Weeding
July 8, 2009 8:49 AM



Getting Rid of Ants
March 28, 2008 4:04 PM

An Ant Invasion
April 1, 2008 11:52 AM

The Virtues of Cedar
November 30, 2005 11:11 AM

Tummy Ache Tea to the Rescue
November 9, 2005 10:01 AM



Value of "old" Almanacs
July 8, 2008 11:27 AM

Fighting Germs and Winter Illnesses
January 6, 2006 2:03 PM

Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM

Farmers’ Almanac Television
September 15, 2008 12:56 PM


Meetings with Remarkable Trees
July 8, 2005 4:45 PM

Friday The 13th
February 13, 2009 11:08 AM

Yearly Household Electric Costs
August 11, 2008 11:51 PM

Farm Aid 2006 - Neil Young
September 30, 2006 11:03 PM

The Big Freeze and Pipes
January 15, 2009 11:42 AM


Tornado Survival Tips
May 6, 2008 10:07 PM

Keeping Ahead of Thanksgiving
November 8, 2009 10:43 PM

2008 Farmers’ Almanac Release
August 23, 2007 2:04 PM

Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM

For Goodness Scapes
July 1, 2009 10:01 AM

Controlling Food Costs
June 10, 2008 3:16 PM

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

Those Darn Ants
July 28, 2008 2:55 PM

Best Weather State for Gardening
April 24, 2009 11:13 AM

Earth Day
April 22, 2009 10:43 AM

Winter Weather - The Latest
October 10, 2007 10:46 AM

Beets Again?
June 18, 2009 11:00 AM

Groundhog Day
February 1, 2008 3:37 PM

This is NOT about Vomit
July 13, 2009 11:53 AM

Lady Bugs
April 2, 2008 10:39 AM


Buried Head First - A Matter of Survival
February 22, 2008 10:36 AM

Famous First Lady Quotes
September 29, 2005 12:20 AM

Happy New Year!
December 30, 2008 9:47 PM

Make your own toothpaste
May 8, 2007 2:44 PM

The Poor Man’s Fertilizer
January 29, 2008 9:08 AM

Wedding Contest Results Coming Soon
March 18, 2008 10:26 AM

Patriot Day - 5th Anniversary
September 11, 2006 11:01 AM

Moon Voting
October 21, 2009 7:44 AM

Meet the Chicken Whisperer
March 11, 2009 12:54 AM

Back to the Farm
September 12, 2006 12:00 AM

The Groundhogs are Ready
February 1, 2007 9:02 AM

Full Wolf Moon
January 22, 2008 9:33 AM

I Don’t Hate Radishes!
May 21, 2009 2:22 PM

Watching Nature to Predict the Weather
October 19, 2006 10:33 AM

The Meaning of G R E E N
August 11, 2008 11:48 PM

Salute Veterans on November 11
November 11, 2009 10:55 AM

Smart Hints That Save
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM

Storm Damage
December 13, 2007 6:03 PM

Working It Out
August 14, 2009 4:56 PM

New Jersey - Winter Wonderland
November 19, 2007 2:53 PM


March - Spring & Birds
March 3, 2008 7:05 AM

Hurricanes
September 2, 2008 3:00 PM

Heart Attack
December 19, 2007 8:42 AM

Happy 87th Birthday
January 29, 2009 12:13 PM

Where did all the ladybugs come from?
October 20, 2009 1:51 PM


Farm Aid 2006- Wrap Up
September 30, 2006 11:18 PM

Mercury and CFL Bulbs
September 4, 2008 2:36 PM

A New Light On Bulbs
February 27, 2008 12:29 PM

After IKe, What’s Next
September 23, 2008 10:45 AM

Final Thoughts From Farm Aid
October 2, 2006 6:36 PM

Egg Cooking Tips
August 7, 2006 1:05 PM

Ice Cream Social
August 7, 2006 5:27 PM

Biodeisel Fuel
July 11, 2008 10:39 AM

Why Is Good Service Hard to Schedule
February 13, 2008 4:54 PM

Predicting Rain
October 5, 2007 7:09 AM


A World Record - Not
October 16, 2008 12:59 PM

All About Frost
September 27, 2006 7:49 AM


Phil Agrees - 6 More Weeks of Winter
February 2, 2009 10:12 AM

Spying on Nature
March 24, 2009 10:44 AM


Poinsettia Trivia
December 12, 2005 10:30 AM


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

Flower and Plant Exchange
May 8, 2006 7:23 AM

Backyard Chickens Demystified!
June 26, 2009 3:22 PM

Love is spelled S-N-O-W
February 26, 2008 10:53 AM

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

Pumpkins and October
October 9, 2007 11:50 AM

Farmers’ Almanac TV
August 14, 2007 9:35 AM





Full Moon…. What Happens?
July 18, 2008 8:45 AM

Winter Indicator
November 5, 2007 11:52 AM

Christmas Guilt
December 2, 2008 10:56 AM

Blizzard Survival Tips
December 1, 2006 7:07 AM

Record Cold Temps
January 28, 2008 7:57 AM

Be Careful What You Wish For
December 17, 2007 3:14 PM


Poinsettia Plants
December 5, 2007 11:56 AM

The Snow “Dance”
January 15, 2008 10:13 AM

Ice Storm of 2008 - Blizzards
December 15, 2008 11:04 AM

Bringing the Garden to the Table
August 21, 2006 11:04 AM

Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM

The Spirit of America
September 28, 2009 3:30 PM


Historical Weather Source
August 16, 2007 2:36 PM

The Rose Touch
June 12, 2006 11:36 AM

Full Moon Contest
September 25, 2009 9:12 AM

Hurricane Season is Cranking Up
June 1, 2009 3:14 PM

The Coming of Spring
April 9, 2009 12:22 PM

Winter and the Persimmon Seed
October 12, 2009 12:58 PM


A Halloween Legend
October 30, 2007 11:19 AM

Hunter’s Full Moon
October 26, 2007 9:26 AM



A GREEN New Year to You!
January 1, 2008 12:06 AM

Heating With Wood
July 22, 2008 1:16 PM

20 Signs of a Hard Winter (Part 2)
August 30, 2007 10:44 AM

Healthy Uses for Lemons
August 14, 2006 12:07 PM

Our Pets & Winter… Texas Weather
December 4, 2008 12:15 PM

Blog Action Day
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM


20 Signs of a Hard Winter (Part 1)
August 29, 2007 2:31 PM


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

Rainbows
July 2, 2008 3:13 PM

Front Page News
September 11, 2007 5:02 PM


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

Energy Efficiencies - 4 Ideas
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM

A Cow’s Best Friend?!
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM

Mild Winter Predicted - CFL Bulbs
November 4, 2008 12:18 PM

20 Signs of a Hard Winter
August 26, 2008 1:17 PM

Making Friends
June 10, 2009 10:08 AM

Ice Storm in Kentucky
March 3, 2009 10:13 AM

Joyful Frugality
May 22, 2009 9:10 AM

Long Live Mud
June 3, 2009 9:22 AM

Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM

Ray Geiger and the Farmers’ Almanac
September 18, 2006 9:55 AM

Leave the Stuffing to the Turkey
November 16, 2009 8:57 AM

Keeping Roosters Quiet
November 18, 2009 8:47 AM

New Year Resolutions
January 2, 2008 9:54 AM


The Last Great Race on Earth
March 5, 2009 7:30 PM

Wedding Weather Contest Finalists
March 31, 2008 1:33 PM

The SECRET is OUT!
August 27, 2007 9:20 AM



The 100 Year Difference (1907)
January 11, 2008 5:07 PM

Getting Started on the Farm
May 15, 2009 8:00 AM


Thanksgiving Traditions
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM



Making Your Holiday Season Merry
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM

Lightning Awareness
April 27, 2007 10:04 AM

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

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