Do you want to help alleviate hunger in your community by donating food, but are clueless where to start? The resource foodpantries.org is a directory of food banks, soup kitchens and other nonprofit organizations that are working to fight hunger. Use the site's easy search engine to find the closest organization to you. When you find a food bank or nonprofit you want to support, you can click on the organization to find its contact info, hours of operation, ways to volunteer and what items it needs.

If you drive to a train station and commute to work, should you park in an outdoor or covered parking lot in the winter months? If you can, park in a covered garage. Since your car will be outdoors in the harsh elements for the better part of the day, by keeping it in a covered garage you're actually keeping the car a tiny bit warmer. This extra protection from the elements helps you bring the engine to the optimal temperature much faster, which means better fuel efficiency for your car.

January is National Radon Action Month, which is a good time to test your home for the dangerous and odorless gas. Radon gasses soar during the winter months, and since we spend the colder months with our windows closed, it can create a dangerous combination in a home. Most home improvement stores sell radon gas detection kits; you just open the kit and set it in place. Seal it up and mail it in to get your radon gas results. The kits are inexpensive and accurate, too. Since 1 in 15 homes have high levels of radon, this is a great way to ring in the new year.