Winter Tips
All tips tagged winter ✕
For a car door that is frozen shut, pour cool water down the seam of the door to weaken the ice.
Purchase some inexpensive winter clothing at a thrift store to keep in your vehicle's trunk in case you become stranded in the cold.
Refresh a radiator that has been unused during the summer by rubbing with a cloth that has a little liquid fabric softener on it.
If less than 2 inches of snow are predicted, salt your sidewalk and driveway before it comes. It should melt all the snow so you will not need to shovel.
If your pipes have frozen, be sure to keep the faucet open to help prevent them bursting. As the water thaws, pressure will be released through the open faucet.
Help prevent pipes from freezing in extremely cold temperatures by letting a trickle of water flow from faucets.
Use some silicon lubricant to prevent vehicle door gaskets from freezing to the metal frame during cold weather.
Try to shovel snow before or just after the sun comes out. It will help melt the remnants that you are not easily able to shovel.
Reduce the time needed for clearing your windshield of ice and snow by placing a large piece of cardboard over it overnight.
Help cut down heating costs by using an electric blanket at night.
It is almost always easier to shovel snow sooner rather than later. If you let it sit it will likely compact which will make it heavier and more awkward to shovel.
Add a few candles and matches in a waterproof container to your winter emergency kit in your vehicle. They provide both light and warmth.
Keep extra warm in winter by unzipping a cold weather sleeping bag and using it on your bed as a blanket.
If you live in an area with harsh winters, keep a few extra boxes of kosher salt inside. It works just as well as commercial ice melt.
