Winter

The winters in Europe are different depending on where exactly you're visiting. Learn what to wear in Europe in the winter with help from a fashion and style professional in this free video clip.

A roofing installation involves the same process, regardless of the time of year you do it. Generally speaking, roofing materials should not be laid in winter because this may lead to issues with the…

The thought of being stuck jogging on indoor treadmills for months at a time can demotivate many joggers, but with the right precautions, you can still enjoy an outdoor jog even during the winter.…

The versatile boxwood shrub tolerates severe pruning well, so it's often trained as a formal hedge for borders and privacy. Boxwoods produce evergreen foliage prone to browning during cold winter…

Originally sparked by Hawaiian surfers during the 1950s, the surfer style of 2011 combines a love of activity and adventure with practicality and comfort. Clothing companies inspired by surfer gear,…

If you have a summer home or one that has been unused through the winter, you've no doubt had to winterize everything to prevent damage caused by freezing temperatures. Winterizing your boiler can…

Oleander is a warm-climate evergreen shrub that produces colorful blooms in the summer and fall. Oleanders typically are found in West Coast and Gulf Coast states, where they can grow as much as 12…

Winter's damp, cool weather and lower levels of sunlight provide perfect growing conditions for moss. This tough plant thrives in moist shade, and water, soil and bits of plant debris supply…

Controlling the level of condensation in a tent is something that can mean the difference between a good night's sleep and a restless one. Control condensation in a tent in winter with help from an…

Failure to winterize your plumbing and irrigation systems, while slightly different processes, can lead to burst pipes, flooding, expensive repairs and structural damage to your home and garden.…

Also known as Crataegus, hawthorns are a picturesque family of flowering trees that bloom in spring and bear bright red seeded fruit throughout late summer and autumn. Several members of the hawthorn…

Bonsai juniper are seasonally prone to tip dieback, which is focused dieback at branch ends and upper shoots, and winter burn, which is a general browning of plant foliage. Fortunately, bonsai…

Potted junipers are commonly grown as bonsai trees and grow dormant in the winter. Juniper plants exude a strong scent when bruised and produce inedible red berries that turn a blue-black color in the…

You can wear a winter beret, a hat with a wide fitted edge and flat top, to stay warm and look stylish during cold weather. You will look sophisticated in a beret if the fit is proper, and your…

Fiberglassing refers to the process of applying a fiberglass layer onto a surface in order to fully protect it against weathering, moisture and other effects. There are typically two different stages.…

Boxwood hedges line homes and public landscapes, lending elegant shapes to many different planting styles. Because boxwoods blend easily with other plants, including perennial and annual flowers,…

Privet is the collective common name for any of the more than 40 species of deciduous or evergreens shrubs in the Ligustrum botanical genus. Privets can be grown as freestanding shrubs or privacy…

While it's important to quickly treat snowy or icy areas around your home in the winter, it becomes even more imperative when you have a sloped driveway. A large or small incline is an open invitation…

Hibiscus is a genus containing over 200 varieties of evergreen and deciduous plants. These tropical shrubs and trees thrive in full sun with plenty of water to keep soil moist. Hibiscus is a tender…

Horsetail bamboo, also called winter scouring rush, produces 4-foot, jointed stems that grow from rhizomes. Under the correct conditions, it easily reaches 6-foot widths in as little as one to two…

Warm up your winter greens with a simple saute of garlic and olive oil. As Louisa Shafia says, these super foods speak for themselves, meaning sometimes they are best just minimally dressed.

Giving your feet a successful pedicure during the winter is an ideal way to treat yourself to a little rest and relaxation -- while keeping your toes warm. Traditionally, pedicures require that you…

Winter is the best time to trim back boxwood shrubs, which are common selections for use as hedges and topiaries. Unlike some landscaping shrubs, boxwood tolerates the heavy pruning necessary for…

The rhododendron is a fragrant shrub that produces large evergreen leaves and blooms colorful cluster flowers. Though evergreen, the rhododendron is a tender shrub that requires protection from harsh…

When the foliage of rhododendrons turns brown during or after winter, it is a symptom of winter leaf scorch. It results when the cells in the leaf tissue are deprived of moisture. There are different…

Agapanthus, commonly called Lily of the Nile, is a striking plant that grows and blooms well in containers. Its funnel-shaped blue, purplish or white flowers are formed on stalks held above the…

Oak trees bring classic beauty, greenery and shade to home gardens and live for many years with the right care. Shumard oaks bear large, rounded canopies of 4- to 8-inch leaves and lose their leaves…

Firewood and cordwood are in high demand during the winter months as fuel for wood stoves and furnaces. The accepted wisdom is that cut wood is at its most dry during the winter months. Purchasing the…

Enliven your garden with planters filled with humble, but cheery pansies. These workhorses of the garden bloom from early fall until the first hard freeze. They return in late winter as soon as…

A healthy juniper has rich green needle foliage that remains green throughout all seasons of the year. Though constantly green, the juniper’s growth slows during the winter months, making it…

Slippery decks can be a hazard at any time of year, but winter weather can aggravate an already dangerous situation. Often the stairs leading up to a deck provide an emergency entrance and exit to the…

With their fragrant and colorful flowers, sweetpeas (Lathryrus odoratus) are a must-have for many gardeners. These annuals work well in informal gardens, in hanging baskets or along a trellis.…

Musa basjoo, commonly known as hardy banana, can survive through winter in many areas, as long as it is properly pruned and protected. When cold weather begins to set in, or the first mild frost…

While most hydrangea plants don’t require any maintenance, without it they won’t produce as much foliage. Cut back, or prune, your hydrangea plants before the winter season strikes to help…

Common gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides) are evergreen shrubs grown for their fragrant flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. They can reach a height of 2 to 15 feet, depending on the cultivar, and are…

Forsythia is a large, sturdy shrub that produces vibrant yellow flowers in the early spring. It grows to be between 7 and 10 feet tall, and if you wish to keep it smaller, you need to cut it back…

Although they bloom in the fall in cooler weather, mums, more formally known as chrysanthemums, are not tolerant of freezing weather and require winter preparation. There is debate over whether…

Crocheted winter headbands are an attractive way to keep your head and ears warm during winter months. Whip up a bunch of these headbands in different colors. You can create one for every color in…

The Yamaha FZS Waverunner is a water jet propelled watercraft capable of superior acceleration and top speed in comparison to similar craft. This is largely due to the huge 1.8-liter, four-stroke,…

Tulips grow in a range of colors and sizes, and bloom in early spring, mid-spring and early summer, depending on cultivar. As bulb perennials, tulips live and bloom for many years in the right…

Air and moisture can leak through gaps in the sides of unprotected exterior doors. Leaking air wastes energy and significantly raises heating costs during the winter months; leaking moisture from rain…

Khakis don't have to be condemned to your closet once the summer is over. Wear khakis in the winter with help from the founder of an image consultancy agency in this free video clip.

Prized for their colorful plumage, peafowl were exported across the globe almost as soon as they were domesticated. Originally from the warm climates of India and Southeast Asia, many peafowl now live…

Fall-bearing raspberries are sweeter than summer-producing plants, making them an optimal choice for growers. The Heritage, Red Bliss and Red Wing varieties are fall-producing plants. The cooler…

Liriope (Liriope muscari), also called lily turf, is a clumping or spreading ground cover that grows well in full sun or heavy shade and in arid regions as well as salty coastal areas. L. muscari has…

As one of the main producers of cotton and soybeans in the South, Tennessee farmers respect the seasonal changes that bring fluctuation of insects into crops. During winter months, even in northern…

Dressing children warm in the winter will prevent them from getting sick or from suffering hypothermia or frostbite. Children are more susceptible than adults to some of the harm that can come from…

Learn why winter is best for the driest lumber to find the strongest wood for your project. According to "The Mechanical Properties of Wood", by Samuel J. Record, “the time of felling…

Aside from providing ample amounts of shade, awnings can also protect you from summer rains and other nuisances. However, in order to ensure that your awning lasts for years, it is important that you…

A wintering shrub is a plant that blooms, lives or germinates during the winter. Most wintering plants are evergreen, meaning they do not lose their foliage when fall or winter arrives. Some wintering…

Sweet alpine strawberries rarely make an appearance at supermarkets because these day-neutral plants only produce a handful of berries at a time. Day-neutral strawberries are ever-bearing, which means…

The Yamaha FZS Waverunner, like most boats, should go into storage over the winter season. Before committing the Waverunner to its winter home, however, it must be prepared for "extended…

Arborvitae are among the easiest evergreens to transplant. Successfully moving a tree from one part of the yard to the other -- or transplanting nursery-grown trees from containers to the yard -- is…

Carpetweed (Mollugo verticillata) is an annual weed that emerges in the summer that quickly becomes invasive. It thrives in thin stands of turf grass, so it is a common weed in newly sown lawns. Since…

With energy costs rising, many consumers are looking for ways to save on their utility bills. How you insulate and prepare your attic for winter can affect how the rest of the house stays heated.…

Babies' bodies cannot regulate temperature the way that adult bodies can. Because of this, it is important to be especially diligent in monitoring how babies are dressed in the winter to keep them…

Rhubarb is a leafy perennial plant that lives for many years with the right care. The plant does best with spring and summer plantings and a full season of growth, but survives even cold winters for…

A chest freezer or "deep freezer" isn't always convenient for keeping inside the house, but it is quite common to keep one out in the garage. The chest freezer can help you store meats, vegetables and…

Late winter offers several practical advantages to homeowners who cut their own firewood. Seasonal dormancy lowers the moisture content in some parts of the tree, and the bare winter landscape allows…

The sycamore tree (Platanus occidentalis) has abundant foliage making it a suitable shade species in large landscapes where this massive Eastern hardwood tree has room to mature. It is a deciduous…

Insects such as moths follow a life cycle enveloping the stages of eggs, larva (caterpillar), pupa and adult. While most moths, such as silk moths and sphinx moths, prefer to sleep through the winters…

Fundraising is commonly used by various organizations and groups to accumulate money for new activities, buildings, trips and other ventures. While most people are aware of the usual fundraising ideas…

Imagine tree-shaded avenues, lots of open space, an eclectic mix of architecture and a dollop of hearty Southern hospitality. All of the above come standard in Winter Park, Florida. And while it lies…

Fescue is one of the most popularly grown species of turf grass by homeowners. It is hardy and low-maintenance and can easily adapt to a wide range of climates and soil types. Just because it is…

It's important to keep your baby warm in winter, but it also can be dangerous if done improperly. Just as it can be unsafe to put an infant to sleep on his back, due to the risk of Sudden Infant Death…

Groundhogs have become a celebrity in the animal world and even have a day named after them. On Feb. 2, groundhogs are celebrated as a Nostradamus-like animal that can predict the early coming of…

Bryant condensing furnaces are designed to produce a high amount of heat with a similar amount of energy used as a traditional furnace. If the Bryant furnace is not going to be used during the winter…

"World of Warcraft III" is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game. One aspect of gameplay is the construction of various tools and military units. Some of these items require using lumber.…

Oats aren't just for breakfast anymore. Too often people relegate oats to the position of livestock feed and fodder. Before oats became a food source, humans preferred wheat and barley. Oats had to…

The Plus 90 is a natural gas-powered condensing furnace manufactured by Bryant, a heating and air conditioning company that has been in business for more than 100 years. The Plus 90 uses a dual heat…

Nematodes are tiny, almost microscopic, worms. There are bad nematodes, like the root-knot nematode, that infect plants and cause a great deal of damage and plant loss. Entomopathogenic nematodes,…

The GTI 130 is a personal watercraft made by Sea-Doo. Sea-Doos can be used in fresh or salt water. When summer fades into fall, you can save yourself a lot of headaches the next spring by storing and…

The Winter's Howl is one of the Wonder Weapons (special guns) available on the maps "Five" and "Verruckt" in the video game "Call of Duty: Black Ops." When fired, the Winter's Howl shoots ice crystals…

The Winter's Howl is one of the new weapons introduced in "Call of Duty: Black Ops" that is exclusively available in the Nazi Zombies mini-game. The Winter's Howl is a pistol that can freeze zombies…

With its yellow flowers that bloom in the winter, gardeners welcome winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) in their yard climbing up trellises or fences. Winter jasmine is a deciduous jasmine with no…

Bulkheads are partitions, often in the form of large metal doors, providing alternative access to a house. Bulkheads lock shut and act as physical partitions -- much in the same fashion as standard…

Fig trees are deciduous and may grow to 50 feet in height, although in cultivation they generally top out around 30 feet, with a wider spread. They are easily drought-stressed and sensitive to excess…

When you build a back porch on your home, you create your own private outdoor space. If you live in a region of the country with cold winters, though, that outdoor space may be available for only part…

Dedicating means setting apart for a particular purpose. People of faith dedicate their lives to God. Marriage partners commit to living with and loving one another. Rededication is a reaffirmation of…

Flowers are given to express romantic sentiments or friendship, to console grievers and to celebrate special occasions. Flower gifting is a traditional custom handed down to generations for thousands…

The winter season is magical. The world as everyone knows it suddenly looks different as it is covered with sparkling white snow. Winter is a fun time of the year and provides the right conditions for…

Prom night is a magical time when anything seems possible. Couple this with the beauty of a snowy winter's night and elegant prom themes seem to invent themselves. Since winter proms tend to happen…

Winter allergies are a problem for many people each year as the temperatures drop and the heaters are turned on. If you believe that you are allergic to winter, you should be aware of the things in…

The cold months of winter can be tough for a boat as it sits waiting for the summer months. The 2003 Mercruiser 4.3 liter engine is no exception. Preparing your boat for winter can be a simple task…

Winter break gives your child a significant amount of time away from school. This allows him the chance to spend the holidays with his friends and family. Keeping the child busy while he is at home…

Preparing you Yamaha 225 vapor canister VMAX outboard motor for winter's long-term storage is about taking the motor to a state best described as "cold iron." The goal is to remove every bit of…

Table flowers for a winter wedding are often set in alluring shades of white to complement the season. Another favorite is to add a touch of red with roses. While many flowers are out of season during…

Crop sprayers, or boom sprayers, are pulled behind tractors through growing fields and used to spray pesticides or fertilizer on the crops. Since they are filled with chemicals throughout the growing…

Halo is a very successful video game that is also well known to non-gamers. In the game, the space marines of the United Nations Space Corp are soldiers of the 26th century who are given the job of…

The Volvo Penta 125, a marine engine, powers medium-sized boats. This powerful engine runs well in the warmer months, but requires preparation before you store it for winter. If you cannot store your…

The winter season is a wonderful time for a wedding. Holiday spirits mixed with warm and cozy colors and themes can bring about a memorable and cheerful celebration, even on the coldest days. If you…

Flowers of the Lilium genus date back to ancient times, exhibited in Minoan wall paintings and part of the floral culture of the Roman Empire. Lily flowers bring beauty and color to a bleak and cold…

Herrings are silver, slim fish that congregate in large schools in the wild. Generally, their feeding habits are consistent, and the seasonal variation in their diet is actually in the fall…

For centuries, winter celebrations have incorporated candles that bring light, warmth and a reminder that longer periods of sunshine will come again in the spring. Some traditions add additional…

Brevard is a small town in Transylvania County, North Carolina, located at the entrance to Pisgah National Forest. The town and its surrounding area are known for their numerous waterfalls, earning…

If you're looking for eye-catching winter decorations for your home, a tree could serve as an attractive centerpiece. Express your decorative personality, and adorn the tree with accents that will…

Stampendous, Inc. is a company that specializes in making rubber stamps, which you can use to decorate projects like scrapbooks or cards. If you are creating a project based around the winter season…

A park model trailer gives you an opportunity to travel or even live comfortably. Park model trailers are taken from recreational park to recreational park and stay in each place for an extended…

Winter is a favorite time of year for children. Many teachers host a variety of celebrations in their classrooms, but these winter celebration activities can involve children's families as well. In…

Do you have any winter traditions? Does your family love to warm up next to a fire with hot cocoa and watch it snow? How about gift shopping just days before Christmas? It seems like everyone has…

Strong winds, deep drifting snow and Arctic-like, sub-zero temperatures fail to dampen the spirits of winter revelers. Many countries and cultures have a tradition of winter festivities to brighten…

Boston draws domestic and international tourists to attractions throughout the year. Local venues like the Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Science Museum and Faneuil Hall attract sightseers no matter…

Depending on taste, a winter fairy costume can be beautiful and ethereal, sparkly and fun or cold and evil. The very best costumes are a head-to-toe affair, so once you've decided on the clothing and…

Referred to as the first day of winter, the Winter Solstice takes place on the shortest day and longest night of the year: December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere and June 20 or 21 in the…

There are plenty of winter youth activities that can be done indoors or outdoors. Cold weather and snow may hinder some activities, but there are several fun things to do in the winter including…

Michigan is a wonderful place to visit during the wintertime. The beauty of of the land, plus the entertainment of the games and festivals makes Michigan a must-stop location. There are numerous…

Whether you need an eye-catching centerpiece for a family holiday feast or simply want to bring a festive touch to your dining room table throughout the season, create a simple arrangement with basic…

During winter, retirees may hibernate just as much as bears do. When the snow is blowing, it's hard to muster up the energy to leave your home. However, there are things you can do to spice up…

A winter party with a beautiful bonfire blazing can be a cozy and fun way to entertain guests outdoors for any winter event. No matter how cold it gets, cheerful company around dancing flames will…

This easy craft is a quick way to dress up your windows for the holidays or just to celebrate the coming winter. Even if you live in a balmy climate, these snowflakes will never melt and will bring…

Learn how to take pictures of the finished snowman with tips from a winter recreation expert in this free winter fun video.

Learn how to build a family of snow people with tips from a winter recreation expert in this free winter fun video.

Learn how to dress a snowman with clothes from around your house with tips from a winter recreation expert in this free winter fun video.

Energy conservation is no longer solely the concern of hippie environmentalists. With energy prices on the rise and natural resources dwindling, it's become more important than ever to conserve power.