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This may not be a great long-term solution, but it might help you get through the rest of this winter. Try to keep condensation low. Try not to keep any hot water sitting in a bathtub or sink for long periods of time. Try to keep your thermostat at a lower setting and wear long sleeves or an...

We have had some luck with this method for getting rust off metal tools. Rinse the tool off with water. Shake off excess water, and then put baking soda on the rusty areas. Let the baking soda sit for an hour before you take a metal or steel wool brush to scrub the rust off. Rinse clean when...

I don't know the origin of the phrase, but it refers to how well your corn will do that year. Corn is expected to be at least knee-high by late June or early July. If it is, this usually predicts that you'll have a good yield that year. If the corn hasn't gotten off to a good start, chances are...

We're thinking about taking some of plants and selling them at the Home and Garden Show in Michigan this Spring. We have never done this before. Has anyone else had a vendor's table at a similar type of show? Was it worth the time and money investment? Were you able to drum up any repeat business?

I agree with Syd L. The thought of a cow swimming sure conjures up some funny images! Swimming five miles to safety is no small feat. Those cows must have strong spirits!

A failing car battery will often begin to smell like rotten eggs. I would either change the battery yourself or take it to a mechanic who can do it. It's probably only a matter of time before it fails completely.

That surprises me some. It seems a little high, but I guess it makes sense if you consider that many people end up changing careers in midlife, so maybe some people are becoming farmers in their 50s. I was in my 40s before I decided to move from the corporate world to farming.

I was thinking about how I could help people in my community eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and I wondered if a low-cost (or even free) class on how to grow their own fruits and veggies at home would be of interest to them. Has anyone run a class like this before? If so, how successful...