Break the deadlock.
If you can’t cut through the ice on frozen windows and doors with a scraper or elbow grease, have an old spray bottle ready with 2/3 volume of vinegar (or whatever) and 1/3 volume of water. Then spray it on the surface of the ice and watch it thaw before your eyes.
Bag.
If heavy snow or sleet is expected, but you can’t park in a parking lot, protect your car with a Ziploc bag. Secure the large bag to your side mirror with a rubber band or clothespin. When you wake up in the morning, your mirrors will be covered in ice and you’ll have a stress-free commute.
Cat meowing.
Having a feline companion can come in handy when your car is stuck in the snow. Placing cat litter in the trunk or under the tires not only helps the car navigate through the snow, but the litter also helps provide traction after the snow has been removed from the tires.
Spread it out in a fan shape
Even DIYers who turn clock hands clockwise forget the important habit of turning ceiling fans every two years to optimize energy consumption. In the winter, turn the fan clockwise to circulate warm air. When the sun goes down, reverse the direction of the fan again.
Again with the aluminum foil.
Plan to spend the winter on a tight budget. Place inexpensive tin foil or a similar reflective heat-resistant material behind heaters and space heaters. The aluminum foil will reflect the heat and warmth back, so you’ll stay warm and save a ton of money on your energy bills.
Boot camp.
Don’t let inclement weather or long shopping lines stop you from buying a pair of slip-resistant snow boots. Use this tutorial from Instructables to bolt a T-plate to the bottom of the boots you already have. Reinforce them with zinc wire, and you’ve got a weatherproof boot.
Shoveling snow from underfoot
Those with fast feet don’t need a shovel to clear snow from stairs and driveways at a glacial pace. Light snow can easily be brushed off with a broom, preventing heavy work, slips and falls throughout the winter.
No medication remedies.
Pilling of sweaters is a nasty problem that can make your winter clothes look old when it gets on them. Fortunately, using a razor or a sharp knife with a flat blade can permanently cut through fabric hairballs.
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