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Remember, those who are least affected by bad weather are those who plan ahead and are prepared for it. After all, you know it's coming. Maybe not today, but it will come! Here's how to be prepared in the event of you lose electricity at your home after a bad storm.
Read moreThe Aurora Borealis, also known as The Northern Lights, are a phenomenon usually seen in the skies above the Northern polar regions of planet Earth. Here are photos and videos plus tips for taking your own pictures of The Northern Lights show.
Read moreEvery winter somewhere in this country an unusually heavy snowfall will result with some buildings collapsing under the extreme weight of snow accumulating on the roof. Though the nightly news may only converge on large industrial or commercial buildings that buckle under the stress, this is indeed a concern that every homeowner needs to take seriously.
Read moreThe art of making unique one-of-a-kind snow sculptures using just snow and some common household items you probably already have lying around.
Read moreHere are some great tips for making a snowman look totally cool -- for yourself and your neighborhood! Eight things that will set your snowman apart from all the rest.
Read moreDid you know that no 2 snowflakes are exactly alike? Even though there is no scientific reason that prevents it. Here's why, plus other little-known facts about snowflakes.
Read moreWhat do you do if you want some snow for the holiday season -- for decorating purposes or just for your kids to play in? You guessed it, you use fake snow! Here are some ways you can have fake snow at your home...
Read moreHere are pictures of some of the most creative snowman shapes, faces, arms, and clothes. Plus, fun miniature snowmen too! Use these ideas to make your own one-of-a-kind snowman!
Read more70% of the deaths that take place during a blizzard, happen to people who are traveling during a winter storm. Here's what to do if your get stuck in your car during a blizzard.
Read moreMy husband and I took a trip to New England to do a little leaf peeping. We had heard that this was a marvelous area for autumn foliage and it far exceeded our expectations. Here are photos and details of our fall foliage train ride through Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut.
Read moreBy using your imagination and a few inexpensive craft supplies, you can create beautiful autumn crafts that will add some charm to your home decor. Here are 4 fun craft ideas using autumn leaves.
Read morePreserving Fall leaves is one of the best ways to decorate your home during the autumn months. And it's always fun to make little mementos that include colorful leaves that you've collected. Here's how to preserve your leaves.
Read moreRecently, I took my mother and grandson on a trip the to Muskoka area. While there, we explored the Lake of Bays region and Huntsville, Ontario. Here are some fall foliage photos and tips if you'd like to make the trip there yourself.
Read moreSome nifty computer weather tools for your computer so you can stay on top of weather alerts, approaching storms, high and low temperatures, and more!
Read moreWe usually think of summer as that time between Memorial Day at the end of May and Labor Day in the beginning of September. Officially, that's not really the case though. Here's more about 'the first day of summer'... and for that matter, 'the first day of winter'. We'll try to make sense of what's going on during summer solstice and winter solstice.
Read moreYou've seen storm chasers and weather spotters featured on the local and national news. Plenty of times, right? Ever wonder how you can become an official weather spotter for the National Weather Service? Well, I did it. I became an NOAA weather spotter. Here's how...
Read moreOn a blue sky day, with white billowy clouds overhead, and some fun 'props' at hand, let your imagination run wild to create your own photo masterpieces. Here are a few examples of unique cloud pictures that you can create yourself!
Read moreWho knew that there was a difference between the concepts of alternate fuel and alternate energy? Not many people on Planet Earth! We have made ourselves so dependent upon power from fossil fuel sources, that the entire world is being held captive by a very few oil-rich countries. How did these few sources come to have so much and other countries so little? They got it by eminent domain -- it was on their land when they arrived.
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