Most people know their sun sign, the zodiac position of the sun on their birthday. Fewer know their rising sign,...

Your birthday tells a story that runs deeper than a horoscope. In the Farmers' Almanac tradition, the day you were...

Why are old houses divided into so many small rooms? From keeping warm in winter to controlling cooking smells and creating privacy, those walls served some surprisingly practical purposes.

If you were born in September, you share your birth season with Virgo (through September 22) and Libra (from September...

When is it finally time to put the mower away? The answer depends on your grass, temperatures, and location. See when mowing typically ends in every state—and the simple sign that tells you your lawn is done growing.

Yellowjacket colonies reach peak size as summer winds down, sending hundreds—or even thousands—of hungry workers in search of fruit, garbage and outdoor meals. Here is why they become so noticeable and how to protect your next cookout.

If you were born in May, you share your birth season with Taurus (through May 20) and Gemini (from May...

If you were born in November, you share your birth season with Scorpio (through November 21) and Sagittarius (from November...

Maple seeds have been swirling everywhere this spring. Find out what it means and the science behind their flight!

The calendar says fall begins on one date. Meteorologists say another. But trees, birds, butterflies, and frost may tell an entirely different story. Here are the three ways autumn really begins—and how to tell when fall has arrived where you live.