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How to Prepare for Winter

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By Greatfunmoms
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Are you ready for winter? Prepare yourself for winter to get the most of it. Thus you can enjoy your winter time without worrying about many things, be safe, warm and toasty during the winter season.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Get your car ready for winter season! If you live in the area where the temperature drop below freezing (32F), make sure you have anti freeze windshield cleaner solution in there. You don't want to put anything that will frozen when the temperature drop.

  2. Step 2

    Check all tire, alignment, balance, brake to make sure everything in the good condition. Driving during winter time can be very tricky, especially after snow and temperature drop below freezing point. Make sure you have snow brush and scraper ready in your car as well.

  3. Step 3

    Prepare your home for winter! Check all window and door to make sure it seal tightly or the heat will escape out from your home and you will waste a lot of money for heating bill. Fix them before it getting colder.

  4. Step 4

    Check your main line water valve for proper operation. This valve controls water flowing into your home. Check your water heater for proper operation. This water heater heat the water flowing into your sink faucets, shower, etc.

  5. Step 5

    If you live in the snowy area during winter time, snow shovel and ice melter salt are essential things to have. You will need them to clear out your steps and driveway from any snow or ice.

  6. Step 6

    Prepare yourself for winter! Check your coat/ jacket closet, make sure you have enough thick jackets during the winter time. You may wash them, clean them or update them for winter time. Make sure you have enough glove, hat and scarf as well.

  7. Step 7

    Drink hot beverages during winter time will keep your body temperature warmer. Keep tea leaves, mulled spices, chocolate powder in your pantry.
    Keep milk, apple juice/cider, ginger in your refrigerator during the winter time.

  8. Step 8

    Drink hot tea or ginger tea to warm up your body. Mulled spices make a great winter drink. It relaxing and cozy. Hot chocolate milk make a great winter sipper too.

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