Not all wood is created equal. Before you start a fire with some wood scraps or old bills, think again. Here's a list of things that should not be burned in your fireplace or woodstove.

Each year, before we launch our winter forecast, we like to take a look back at the prior year's predictions. How did we do? Here are the highlights of winter 2018-19.

Make plans now for vacations and special events with help from the Farmers’ Almanac US Holiday Calendar here, covering 2025 and 2026. US Holidays in 2025 Name Date Type New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 1 Fixed Epiphany (Catholic) Sunday, January 5 Movable Epiphany (Episcopal) Monday, January 6 Movable Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Obs. Monday,

While plants and greenery add beauty to your home, certain ones can be toxic to cats and dogs. Here's a list of the most common houseplants that are not pet-safe.

Before you begin the task of vacuuming up those pine needles from your Christmas tree, be sure you start with an empty vacuum bag or canister. Your vacuum will perform better thus making getting up all  the needles easier.

Dress like a bear? Toss a shoe? We found some of the craziest wintertime customs and celebrations from near and far.

Give your holiday gifts a personal touch with these simple and inexpensive packaging ideas.

Love it or hate it, there's no denying that jellied cranberry sauce provides a side dish of nostalgia to your Thanksgiving table. These bits of trivia might help you appreciate the wiggly "log."

Wondering when you'll see fireflies (or "lightning bugs") glow on these warm summer nights? Watch for this backyard clue!