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Bring a little summer into your home

During winter, artificial lighting makes life brighter for you and your plants. Read more

Engine
Preparing vehicles for winter weather

Cold weather is hard on cars and trucks and usually causes at least one vehicle around the farm or home to have starting problems. Read more


First aid for storm-damaged trees

Unless iced-up limbs constitute an imminent hazard, the best course might be to wait for a warm spell. Read more

Chain saw safety

Chain saws have become an everyday tool for a wide variety of individuals. Read more

Felling, bucking and limbing trees

Whether you are using your chain saw to cut firewood, trim trees or harvest large timber, you will be performing three basic operations -- felling, bucking and limbing of trees. Read more

Heating with woodWarm and toasty

Wood heats you twice -- when you chop it and when you burn it. Before you light a fire, get the information.

Stay in shape

Don't let desk jobs do you in. Read more

Shoveling
Safe snow shoveling

Experts warn that snow shoveling is not the exercise to use to start getting in shape. Read more


Common cold checklist

When you have a cold, use this checklist to decide whether a visit to the doctor is necessary. Read more

Heating system maintenance

In winter, a heating system can be considered the heart of a home. Your comfort depends on its efficient operation. Read more

Home heating in an emergency

At some time you may face a heating emergency -- when your home heating system is inoperative for hours or days. At that critical time you must decide how to meet the emergency. Read more

Home heating in an emergency for the unprepared

You've just discovered your heating system may be off for several days. It's cold outside; the inside temperature is dropping, and you have a first class emergency on your hands. What can you do? Read more

Obtaining comfort and fuel economy with your thermostat

To operate satisfactorily, a thermostat must be properly located and maintained because its operation influences the amount of fuel used for heating. Read more

Weatherstripping your windows

Don't let cool air escape from your home in the summer and don't let those north winds invade your home in the winter. Read more

Winter survival kit for your car

When chilly temperatures arrive, it's time to ensure that your car is winterized. Along with the blankets, candles, matches and snow shovel, don't forget the food. Read more

Unvented kerosene heaters

Learn about safety considerations. Read more

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