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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.

Kindling a Fire
Need ideas for kindling a fire?

Can Acorns Predict a Rough Winter?
Natural Signs of a Bad Winter

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

Recycle Your Christmas Tree
The holidays are here and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.

Mulching Tips For the Organic Gardener
Late fall is a good time to mulch - and protect your outdoor plants. Learn more.

Farmers' Almanac Tips for the Week

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

How to Barbecue Like a Pro
Get some seasoned tips.

Valentine's Trivia Answers
Here are the answers from our Valentine's trivia test.

A Pillow Can Ease Your Headache Pain
With this easy-to-make pillow, you can rest your weary head and ease the pain of a headache.

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

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

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

Want Orange Leaves? Plant White Oak
If you enjoy the colors of fall, check out this list. It tells you which trees you should plant, based on leaf color.

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.

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

The Legends and Lore of Valentine's Day
Ever wondered how the Valentines Day tradition started?

What the Pilgrims Really Ate
The "traditional" Thanksgiving meal is hardly traditional, unless you serve wild turkey, venison, and flint corn.

Recycling: Test Your Knowledge
How much do you know about recycling? Take this quiz and find out.

Back To School in Eco-Friendly Style
Check out the many earth-friendly options for this year's back-to-school shopping.

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

How did an Almanac Save Christopher Columbus?!
Christopher Columbus once used an Almanac and an eclipse to save he and his crew. Find out how.

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?

Recipes

Fire Up the Grill

Woodcock in Wild Mushroom Sauce Recipe
A fabulous recipe for a hunters wild game catch!

Videos

Premium Woodscrews
Learn the differences between different kinds of wood screws, plus some tips on how to organize them.

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!

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.