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If you need help keeping the winter chill out of your home, use these tips to stay warm and cozy all season long.

Make sure all your ceiling fans run clockwise, which will help push warm air downward. Place rugs on hardwood or laminate floors, and make sure your ventilation ducts aren’t shut. Finally, installing a smart thermostat allows you to adjust your heating based on the time of day and could even lower your energy costs.

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Vegan fudgesicles that will cure your chocolate craving.

Vegan Fudgesicles Cure your chocolate cravings with an icy vegan fudgesicle.

One company that's dedicated to preserving century-old barn structures is Heritage Restorations.

Barns Reborn Restoring historic American barns is this company's passion.

Do you like sausage and peppers? You have to try this healthy peppers and pork recipe!

Sweet Peppers and Pork with Sage and Honey Seasoned pork with bell peppers and honey is a perfect sweet and savory combination.

Want to care for your pet with minimal impact on the earth? Check out these suggestions.

7 Ways to Green Up Your Act As a Pet Parent

Take soup to the next level with this pasta e fagioli recipe.

Pasta e Fagioli This warm and comforting Italian soup is perfect for winter dinners.

The winter getaways you just need to put on the top of your list!

Winter Wanderlust: Top Adventure Destinations This Season Who says you can't enjoy the outdoors, even in the cold of winter?

Hop onto making these delicious treats!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bunnies These chocolate peanut butter bunnies are almost too cute to eat!

You need to make sure you AND your pet are prepared for chilly weather. These winter pet care tips can help!

Cold Weather Pet Precautions Don't leave your pets out in the cold this season—follow these tips.

Home security doesn't have to mean investing in an expensive, complicated system. These are he basic home safety tips you should already be implementing.

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Carrot cake is the perfect recipe this time of year! Make this yourself with the recipe below:

• 1½ c. sugar

• ¾ c. oil

• 3 eggs

• 3 c. finely grated carrots

• ½ c. flour

• ¾ tsp. salt

• ½ tsp. baking soda

• ½ tsp. baking powder

• ¾ tsp. cinnamon

1. Set oven to 350°F.

2. Prepare baking pans by spreading shortening and heavily dusting with flour, and set aside.

3. Mix together the sugar and the oil. Add the eggs, and mix again until smooth. Add the carrots, and stir.

4. Combine all dry ingredients in a separate bowl, and add to the carrot mixture.

5. Pour mixture into two prepared 8-inch baking pans.

6. Bake 25–30 minutes. Let cool on a cooling rack for 10 minutes, and then remove from pan. Add cream cheese frosting after cake is completely cool.

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Try these flavorful squashes this winter.

Winter’s Bounty: 5 Seasonal Squashes Winter's bounty is not only delicious, but also vast.