While the term “cabin fever” likely originated with sailors who lost their marbles after spending too much time at sea, it’s a feeling that most of us face at some point in the winter months. Grey skies, cold temperatures, and dreary weather keep up locked up indoors and, after a while, we start to feel […]
The Best Things to Do Inside During the Winter
Whether you live in a particularly cold climate or you’re just dealing with fewer hours of daylight, wintertime often means spending a lot of time inside. While staying indoors can often feel boring and repetitive, there are actually plenty of fun things you can do to pass the time inside on a cold winter day. […]
Winter Driving Tips You Need to Know
Winter driving can seem daunting to many people. I remember last year when it snowed in Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio during rush hour. I even left my home an hour earlier to arrive at work on time. It didn’t happen. It seems like the entire Cincinnati Metro just shuts down when it snows. I remember on […]
Frozen Pipes
Don’t Let the Cold Get to Your Pipes This Winter It’s hard to think of a worse start to a winter day in Ohio than turning on the faucet and … nothing. Maybe there’s a trickle of water, but it’s clear you have a frozen pipe. So, what now? Here are some smart tips to help […]
Polar Bear Plunge
Polar-Bear Plunge: Crazy? Rejuvenating? Both? You’ve seen these people on the news or in your local paper. Maybe you’ve seen them in person at a local park or beach in winter. Maybe you’re even one of them. Who are they? And why are they jumping into a freezing body of water? The origin of the […]