Think cold weather makes you sick? Learn what really causes winter illness—and why that drippy cold‑air nose is usually ...

You probably already know what they bring. Colder air - of course - and often wind, rain, and snow. To do the experiment, first get hot water (hotter is better here), and cold water (same thing - ...

Some vegetables, like tomatoes and peppers, prefer climates with warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Others thrive in cold regions, which is great news if you're gardening in one of these ...

When buying a cold-weather heat pump, Hawes says to check the lowest temperature rating, make sure the condenser has a base pan heater so it doesn’t freeze up, and look at the heating seasonal ...

PROVEN TRACK RECORD: Homeowners remain skeptical about heat pumps in cold weather, but modern systems are delivering consistent comfort well below zero. January 11, 2026 With homeowners across the ...

Most people think layering is just for winter, but that’s only half the story. The layering system is actually a flexible approach to clothing that works in both freezing mountains and scorching ...

Global warming is a misnomer. “Warming” makes it sound as if the climate will get hotter at a steady, predictable pace—like a pot of soup heating on the stove. But that’s not how our enormously ...

The frigid temperatures, massive snow and deadly ice storm taking shape east of the Rockies might seem to conflict with life on a rapidly warming planet. But all of these things still happen, even ...

When we think about living in a tiny house, we often picture people on the road or in some gorgeous sunny locale, but they can also be used in more challenging climates. Case in point is this ...

New Yorkers should prepare for one last noticeable chill from the polar vortex before spring takes hold, with below-average temperatures expected March 24-30.