Welcome to Family Handyman‘s Guide to Winterization, where you’ll find expert advice on how to get your home in shape for the cold season — because frozen pipes and sky-high heating bills do not have ...

Being concerned about the cold is essential for backyard chicken owners, regardless of how efficient their coop may be. While chickens live and thrive outdoors, winter presents unique challenges.

An Evanston Silkie chicken perches on a piano while briefly inside during the December 2025 polar vortex. Because chickens ...