18 Tips That Will Make You A Pro At Surviving Winter
by N/A, 10 years ago |
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While we can't avoid winter all together, we can definitely beat it with these life hacks.
1. Use bubble wrap to give your house insulation
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2. If you don't have waterproof shoes, use plastic bags to keep your feet dry.
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3. Spray your shovel with baking spray to make the snow slide right off.
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4. Keep some kitty litter in your car in case you ever get stuck in the snow.
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5. Make mittens out of old sweaters you'd throw out otherwise.
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6. Park your car facing the sun so it melts some of the snow.
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7. Use felt to create insulation for your shoes.
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8. Adding zipties to your bike tires will create some great winter tires.
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9. A dryer sheet will tame overly staticky hair.
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10. Add some screws to your shoes to give yourself some extra traction.
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11. Reverse the way your fan spins to keep your house warm.
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12. Put socks on your toilet seat to keep it from getting too cold.
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13. Pool noodles in your boots will help them keep their shape.
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14. An extra pair of socks in your glove compartment will be a life saver if you get stuck in wet snow.
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15. If you forget your ice scraper, an old CD will do the trick.
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16. Use a razor to get rid of any pilling on your favorite sweaters.
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17. Your crockpot can be used to whip up big batches of hot chocolate for the whole family.
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18. If your lock gets frozen, use a key and a lighter to resolve the issue.
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Do not show me this again