Adopting modern irrigation technologies, such as drip systems, overhead sprinklers and rain hoses enhances productivity.

Abstract: This article presents an automatic irrigation system using multi-sensors functionalities (temperature and moisture) and Arduino MEGA 2560 associated with a mobile monitoring system. This ...

The simple answer to frozen pipes: Should you keep them dripping day and night?

There are several variables to consider, including how many taps you drip and how fast the water comes out. When a single household drips three faucets at a speed of one drip every two seconds, about ...

Learn how drip and French press coffee methods differ in terms of flavor, body, and caffeine to help you determine which might be best for you.

The coldest temperatures of the winter so far are expected to hit Massachusetts this weekend. Here's how to protect your ...

Upstate South Carolina expecting freezing temperatures. The Department of Energy recommends setting your thermostat to 68 degrees during winter. Dripping faucets is advised when temperatures drop to ...

When the forecast suddenly drops into the teens, the old advice to “leave the faucets dripping” comes roaring back. It sounds almost too simple, but the stakes are real: frozen pipes can burst, flood ...

While some parts of the South may be spared from extended periods of freezing temperatures, others aren’t always so lucky. Besides stocking up on firewood, sealing drafts, and pulling out your warmest ...

Grab your hats and gloves, Knoxville. Another bout of freezing weather is upon up. In addition to being under a winter storm warning from 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 through 1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, with a ...

Texas faces an arctic cold front bringing wintry precipitation and dangerously low temperatures to parts of the state. This weekend, many will feel the season’s coldest temperatures yet. Amid warnings ...

Here's a breakdown of what you should -- and should avoid doing -- in such brutal cold. Should you warm up your car? While warming up your car before you start driving may keep you feeling a little ...