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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Wreaths are More than Just Decorations
Wreaths have been used as war symbols, as well as house identifiers. Learn more about wreaths and how to decorate with them.

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.

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?

5 Easy Ways to Add Some SPRING to Your February
Spring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.

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

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

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.

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

Hush Puppies
This little round ball of fried dough has a unique, and potentially sad, origin.

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

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

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

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

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.

How Fall Chores Can Make you Healthier
Fall is a time for raking, splitting wood and more. Find out how these chores can actually be good for you.

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

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

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.

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.

Putting plastic snakes to work
A few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More

Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Away!
Summer is such a wonderful time, but those mosquitoes can really be a pain. Learn how to naturally keep them away.

What is raised on the farm?
Thanksgiving Acrostic Here is a quick game that encourages everyone to think about foods raised on the farm - and how grateful we are for farmers.

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

Stress Reducing Tips
To keep the holidays happier. Holidays can be busy and stressful enough. Here are some tips for relaxing and enjoying the holidays without overextending ourselves.

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

Fall Checklist: Are you ready?
Timely tips for inside and out. Fall is here! Here's a useful checklist for inside and outside chores that should be done before the cooler weather hits full force.

Fun Bugs?!!
Is there such a thing? Fun bugs? Check out some interesting bugs that might make for a fun day of exploration.

Favorite Ways to Spend a Rainy Day
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.

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

Longest Running Almanac Editor In History
September 18th marks the birth anniversary of the Farmers' Almanac's most colorful editor.

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

How much do you know about eggs?
Are brown eggs better? What does grade AA mean when talking about eggs? Find the answers and more here.


Persimmon Seeds Widen the Lead: Cold Winter Predicted to Win
The race is on! Which will it be - a cold or mild winter?

The Classic Bruise
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.

Plant a Healing Garden this Spring
Herbs are great to grow. They're useful, beneficial, and come in handy.

How to Plant a Flower Garden
Easy to follow stpes for beginners. Flowers add color, beauty, and cheer to yards and landscapes everywhere. Here are some good tips on how to get started.


8 Things to do on Thanksgiving Besides Watch Football
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?

Holiday Entertaining on a Shoestring
Don't let a tight budget keep you from hosting a holiday party for your friends.

What is Copernicus Famous For?
A favorite pastime catapulted this Renaissance Man to astronomical fame.

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?

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

I scream, you scream, we all scream for
ICE CREAM! Learn a little history and get a recipe for this favorite treat.

Grow Your Own Bouquets
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.

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.

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.

How to Start a Flower Garden
Add Beauty to Your Life by Growing Flowers- An Easy-to-Follow Plan for Starting a Flower Garden.

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

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!

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.

The Magical Mysterious Moon
For centuries, the moon has been an object of awe, tall tales, and mysterious powers. Learn more about the many beliefs around the moon here.

A Beginner’s Guide to the Stars
Star gazing is fun. Here's a quick guide to help you figure out which star is which.

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

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

Make Your 12 Days of Christmas More Green
12 Earth-Friendly Tips Learn how to make the 12 days of Christmas a little more green. Check out our easy, but useful, tips here.

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.

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.

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!

Easy Ways to Save Seeds
Garden Seed Harvesting Love your cucumbers this year? Learn how to save their seeds and plant them next year.

Columbus's Legacy: I'm Lost!
Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended. Sometimes the best discoveries are unintended.

Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.

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.

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?

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

Apple Spiced Muffins
These are great any time of year. Plus, they’ll leave your house smelling divine.

Videos

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.

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

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

This Lawn is Your Lawn
Learn how you can help our new President grow a food garden on the White House lawn.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Prefabricated House in Los Angeles
With tons of green features, this Los Angeles prefab is a model for green modular homes.

Blog

Unusual Animals In The White House
November 10, 2008 3:36 PM

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

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

Staying warm on the cheap
January 21, 2009 12:19 PM

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

Halloween Fun
November 4, 2009 9:56 AM

Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM

Those Darn Ants
July 28, 2008 2:55 PM

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


Tips for a Safe Garage
May 17, 2006 12:54 PM

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

Make a Tradition Today
December 11, 2008 5:51 PM

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

Tips for Weeding
June 19, 2007 10:55 AM

Make Moving Easier on Yourself
July 18, 2005 10:19 AM

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

Suggestions for Homemade Cleaning Products
September 23, 2008 10:52 AM

Long Live Mud
June 3, 2009 9:22 AM


My Guide To Surviving Mosquitoes
June 15, 2009 2:51 PM

Halloween Debriefing - Election Day
November 3, 2008 5:21 PM



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

Do Not Open Until February 29, 2008
February 28, 2008 8:41 PM

Keeping Mosquitoes at Bay
July 14, 2006 11:56 AM


Fun Flavors of Fall
October 26, 2009 12:47 PM

Spiders and Crickets - Winter
October 3, 2008 6:10 PM

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

Favorite Vegetables to Grow
May 15, 2008 2:39 PM

Charles in Charge
August 4, 2009 2:48 PM

Baby Steps
April 22, 2009 9:48 AM

10 Signs of a Hard Winter
November 8, 2006 10:02 AM

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

Poinsettia Trivia
December 12, 2005 10:30 AM


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

Salt and Christmas Trivia
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM



Christmas Guilt
December 2, 2008 10:56 AM


Bedbugs
April 7, 2008 11:27 AM

Use the Signs for Best Days
June 15, 2007 6:42 AM

Be A Nature Detective
January 17, 2008 11:32 AM

End of The Year Weather
December 28, 2007 5:04 PM

Presidential Trivia
January 20, 2009 11:01 AM

Spiders and Winter Weather
August 17, 2007 11:54 AM

And We’re Off!
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM

Holiday Trivia
December 20, 2007 5:37 PM



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

A Halloween Legend
October 30, 2007 11:19 AM


What's in a name?
August 28, 2008 4:32 PM

How to Make Beeswax Candles
March 6, 2006 5:28 PM

How to De-Stress the Holidays
November 17, 2006 10:48 AM

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

Heating With Wood
July 22, 2008 1:16 PM

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

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

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

Stinging Caterpillars
August 11, 2006 10:04 AM

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



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

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

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

Answering E-Mails
October 28, 2008 10:57 AM

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

Winter Weather Sightings
September 10, 2007 2:36 PM


Lightning Fatalities - 2008
May 18, 2009 3:38 PM

Thanksgiving Traditions
November 16, 2007 2:47 PM

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

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


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

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

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