Author Topic: Cold Weather Tips (Read 1762 times)

Eldon · « **on:** February 05, 2021, 10:53:08 AM »

Some of this may be obvious, but maybe not.

1) Keep automobile gas tank at least half full

2) Keep blankets, perishable food, and an extra set of clothes/layers in your car (in case you get stranded)

3) To prevent pipes bursting, open cabinets to allow the house heat to warm them (something I never thought about until I read this earlier today)

4) Keep space heaters far from anything flammable (and careful on carpeting)

Other tips?

shoothoops · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2021, 10:58:35 AM »

Extremeties:

Hands

Head

Feet.

Make an effort in just those three categories physically, and it makes a big difference.

21Jumpstreet · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2021, 11:15:41 AM »

Head south

tower912 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2021, 11:22:12 AM »

Dig out hydrants by your house.
Uncover dryer vents.
Roof rake.

Sir Lawrence · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2021, 11:32:24 AM »

Piled up snow can cause your furnace not to vent properly. Remove buildup of snow around your outdoor vents prevents high efficiency furnaces from shutting down.

4everwarriors · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2021, 12:31:05 PM »

Wait 'til da furst of May ta start outdoor fookin', hey?

Mr. Nielsen · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2021, 01:44:23 PM »

Cold Weather Safety for Pets...

-Watch for animals that may have sought shelter in your warmer car engine or wheel well. Make noise before starting your cars.

-Check their paws. Salt on side walks and frostbite, can injure pads of your pets. Wipe them clean with a warm washcloth.

-If it's too cold outside for you, it is too cold for your pet. If your pet is shivering, wining, anxious or slows down, your pet is at risk of hypothermia.

tower912 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2021, 01:53:02 PM »

Bet your hyper competitive 14 year old you can clear snow faster with a shovel than he can with a small, single stage snowblower.

Galway Eagle · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2021, 02:03:29 PM »

Remember alcohol doesn't actually warm you so if you're drinking make Irish coffees, hot toddies, mulled wine, hot buttered rum, or spiked apple cider.

ChitownSpaceForRent · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2021, 02:07:36 PM »

Turn your faucets on so they drip to prevent pipes from freezing.

wadesworld · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2021, 02:25:29 PM »

Don't lick medal poles, hey?

real chili 83 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2021, 03:49:41 PM »

extra bourbon

Galway Eagle · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2021, 03:58:07 PM »

Quote from: real chili 83 on February 05, 2021, 03:49:41 PM

extra bourbon

Any other whisky or whiskey > bourbon

BrewCity83 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 05, 2021, 03:58:30 PM »

🏀 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2021, 04:08:04 PM »

Quote from: Galway Eagle on February 05, 2021, 03:58:07 PM

Any other whisky or whiskey > bourbon

Nah, Irish is the worst.

tower912 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2021, 04:14:01 PM »

5 Farms.

Galway Eagle · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2021, 04:30:19 PM »

Quote from: Retire0 on February 05, 2021, 04:08:04 PM

Nah, Irish is the worst.

Well that's like me saying scotch is the worst without identifying if I mean speyside, Islay, highland, etc. there single malt Irish, column still, pot still, peated, etc.