It's hard to imagine cool weather is just around the corner. Carving pumpkins in 80 degrees seems almost sacrilegious, a pagan flaunt to the weather gods. Yet Jack-o'-lanterns have lit the way for trick-or-treaters and religious observers alike. Before there were pumpkins, there were turnips. And beets. And large potatoes. Irish and Scottish children carried [...]

Though fall has just arrived, cold weather isn't far behind. Here are a few things you can do now so you aren’t caught off guard this winter. 1. Check windows for leaks and calk or seal them now Before the cold air arrives, check your windows for any gaps or new cracks which could allow [...]