A crackling fire is a great place to gather and creates a relaxed vibe in any home. But, if the chimney hasn't been cleaned in years, it's time to hire a chimney sweeper. The last thing you want is to end up in a room full of smoke from a dirty chimney, or worse, with...

You can make memories as well as decorations this Halloween season, without breaking your budget. Halloween comes in right behind Christmas as the most popular holiday for yard decorations. A recent survey found that over 73 percent of Americans celebrate, spending a...

Lovely mums are in their full glory in October. Some late blooming varieties will make it completely through the month. If you have planted garden mums (as opposed to container or florist mums), help ensure their survival by mulching heavily after the first frost,...

Fall officially started in September but according to the Travel Channel, October is the prime time to see the best of America's fall foliage. During this month there will be many options for viewing as the color changes start happening in the New England area around...

It's 2 degrees in Saint Paul and you're heading to Jamaica. What to wear? Bustle.com recommends layers, not coats. Coats have to be stashed in overhead bins when you get on the plane, adding just another bulky object to your travel. For women, try layering a tank top,...

It's too late to celebrate Build a Scarecrow Day. That was July 5th, but it was for gardeners and farmers. That was also Workaholic's Day, so building a scarecrow gave those folks a break. Your fall scarecrow will be more festive. You can dress it in whatever outfit...

It's official. We live in an “ask Siri” world of instant downloads, GPS, fast food, and selfies. And you may have noticed that people are less and less patient, less prepared, and less thoughtful of others than ever before. Kids are spending more and more time looking...

The spices that make up the famed pumpkin spice or pumpkin pie spice have nothing to do with pumpkins, but they have a lot to do with history. The ingredients -- more or less -- for pumpkin spice include: Nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and ginger. In the 15th...

Pumpkin spice is a fixture of fall flavors in America, and the favorite blend has managed to invade nearly every aspect of food and beverage in recent years as it has become more and more trendy. According to Scientific American, the pumpkin spice comes from a mixture...

Fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving can share seasonal decorations outside your home and set the tone for each seasonal celebration you hold indoors. Many natural materials are long-lasting and can be used to create the proper setting for the holidays. They include...