When the dreaded cold months of winter arrive, it means many homeowners are put in a difficult conundrum to keep their homes warm without breaking the bank, and staying warm is becoming increasingly expensive. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) estimates that For the 2025-2026 winter, the average U.S. home heating cost is projected […]
Kickstarting December, several inches of snow have covered the United States. However, while some may be enjoying time off from school or work, others are busy cleaning driveways, sidewalks and porches. As USA Today reports, while frigid winter arrives, more people will gather up their snow shovels (or blowers) to take on the vigorous task. While shoveling snow may sound […]
The days continue to get shorter and to further remind you the winter solstice approaches, December’s full moon is known as the longest night moon. That December full moon, also called the “Cold Moon,” is set to rise amid the longest nights of the year as a special, large, bright supermoon that will shine for days. As […]
Climate troublemaker La Niña will play a starring role in the United States’ winter weather, federal forecasters from the NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center said on Nov. 13. “La Niña continued over the past month, as indicated by the strengthening of below-average sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean,” the prediction center said in a statement. As USA […]
As temperatures plummet and the winds howl this winter, you will hear more and more about the dangers of the “wind chill.” What is wind chill, and why is it important to understand how it affects us? As USA Today reports, the wind chill temperature is how cold people (and animals) feel while outside. Wind […]
Sergeant Bo, a former member of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and a comfort dog was crowned the winner of American Humane Hero Dog Awards, beating four other finalists. As USA Today reports, the four-year-old good boy, alongside his handler Faye Okert, also a retired law enforcement officer, have been offering trauma support, therapeutic snuggles and […]
A super close Supermoon will occur this week. The moon will be as close to Earth as it can get this month, fully illuminated for skywatchers, according to the Earth Sky, a science website that provides daily news and information on astronomy and space. As USA Today reports, the supermoon is set to rise on Wednesday, […]
If you’re in a one of the 48 states that currently practice daylight saving time, you change your “wall” clocks twice a year. In the spring, the annual period of daylight savings begins – with clocks jumping forward an hour ahead of standard time and staying on “daylight savings time” until mid-fall. Right now, clocks across most […]
Winter is coming − but how cold is it going to be? Federal forecasters from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center gave us their answer October 16 in their annual winter outlook. As USA Today reports, according to the forecast, a warmer-than-average winter is most likely across the southern tier of the nation, as well as in California and along […]
It’s almost bedtime and you’ve just let your dog out before hitting the hay. As your pooch approaches the door, a smell emerges – skunk! At this point, of course you’re going to jump up and get your dog into the bathtub as fast as possible to rid your house, your dog and your nostrils of […]