"In case you haven't heard, canning is cool again, and for good reason. Canning provides you with fruits and vegetables during the months when they can't be grown in your region. This helps you reduce your reliance on produce shipped in from distant warm-weather climates (which adds to your carbon footprint). If you've been growing herbs, The Spruce has some tips for drying and storing herbs for use throughout the colder months."
"Cooler temperatures can lower tire pressure and under-inflated tires reduce your car's fuel efficiency. It takes just a few minutes to inflate your tires to the proper pressure and it's well worth the grimy fingers. And while you're at it, check your car service records; is it time to rotate your tires yet? By regularly rotating your tires, you make sure your tires wear evenly. Regular rotation can extend your tire life and improve your gas mileage."
Shorter daylight and lower temperatures increase household energy and water use, so reduce lighting and shorten showers to conserve resources. Preserve garden harvests before frost through canning and drying herbs to provide produce during off-season months and lower carbon footprint by reducing shipped goods. Check and inflate tires as cooler temperatures lower tire pressure; proper pressure and regular rotation improve fuel efficiency, even tire wear, and extend tire life. Clean or replace furnace filters about every three months and have the furnace serviced to remove dust and debris that can impair performance and create fire risk. Adopt updated 2025 strategies that integrate these practices to maintain home efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and prepare for winter.
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