5. Create a hand warmer. Thegoodstuff gives the idea of making your own hand warmer by using two Ziploc bags and some sidewalk salt. Place the sidewalk salt in one bag and water into a smaller bag inside the salt. When you need a warmer, simply pop the inner water bag and shake. If you have a microwave handy, Bob Villa’s hand warmer is easier. Just put rice in a sock and microwave it.
6. Defog your windshield. Nothing is more frustrating than having to wait for your windshield to defrost. One good thing recommends spraying shaving cream on the inside of your windshield and wiping it off. This is supposed to keep it from fogging on cold mornings.
7. Keep kitty litter in the car. Since moisture in the car is why windows tend to fog, finding a way to remove the moisture is helpful. Another tip from one good thing is to keep kitty litter in a sock in the car. The kitty litter will absorb moisture in the air and help keep your windows from fogging.
8. Use anti-icing windshield washer fluid. If your windshield should ice or frost over, a homemade mixture of 1 quart alcohol, 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon dish soap will quickly cut through the ice according to Apartment Therapy.
9. Spray WD40. To keep your car locks from freezing, plan ahead. As winter approaches, spray some WD40 in the keyholes. The lubricant will keep the locking mechanism from freezing in cold weather, says one good thing.
10. Use cooking spray. What? Use Pam on the car? One good thing recommends spraying door cracks with cooking spray to keep car doors from freezing shut.
11. Put a sock on it. If you live where there’s freezing rain or snow that melts and freezes, you’ll appreciate this tip. To keep your windshield wipers from freezing to the windows, Bob Villa says to put socks on them to keep them snow- and ice-free. One good thing adds to the idea by telling you to raise your windshield wipers so they don’t freeze to the car.
12. Oil your shovel. If you get the joy of shoveling snow, then you understand that heavy snow tends to stick to the shovel, making your job harder. Thegoodstuff says to rub vegetable oil, paraffin wax or cooking oil on your shovel to keep the snow from sticking.
13. Use plastic. If you should get caught with frost on your windshield and don’t have an ice scraper handy, pull out a gift card, credit card or debit card. One good thing shares that they make great ice scrapers in a pinch.
14. Bag your mirrors. If you know bad weather is coming in ahead of time, thegoodstuff says to plan ahead and take the time to put some plastic baggies on your side-view mirrors. You can hold them in place with a rubber band or tie.
With so many good ideas, winter doesn’t have to be your nemesis. You can navigate the pitfalls of cold weather and come out smiling on the other side.
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