Change Your Furnace Filter Before the First Cold Night of the Year
Every October I tell myself I will change the furnace filter before it gets cold. Every October the first cold […]
How to Keep Your Bird Bath From Freezing Solid Without a Heater
The first hard freeze of the year turns my bird bath into a solid block of ice with a dead […]
How to Keep Your Garage From Smelling Like Gas All Winter
Every winter my garage develops a smell that I can only describe as gas station chic. It would hit me […]
How to Store Your Patio Furniture So It Survives the Winter
I bought a nice patio set three years ago and treated it like it was indestructible. The label said all […]
How to Keep Your Pet Safe and Warm During a Cold Snap
The thermometer hit ten below zero last January, and I watched my neighbor let his dog out for a bathroom […]
How to Store Your Bike for Winter Without a Rusty Chain
The winter I stored my bike leaning against the garage wall was the winter I learned about rust. By March […]
How to Dry Summer Camping Gear So It Never Smells Musty
I packed my tent away wet exactly once. It was the last morning of a trip, it was drizzling, and […]
The January Kitchen Deep Clean That Makes the Whole Year Easier
January is the only month where cleaning feels like a fresh start instead of a punishment. The holiday cooking is […]
How to Prep Your Boat for Winter Storage So It Starts in Spring
My neighbor learned the hard way that boats do not hibernate. He parked his runabout in the garage in October, […]
Why Tires Lose Pressure When Cold and How to Handle It
The first cold morning of fall, my dashboard lit up with the low tire pressure warning on all four tires […]