Winter Weather Survival
Short days. Bitter cold. Endless snow. For many, winter is the most unpleasant of seasons, but with a little preparation and convenient tools, winter can be bearable. Maybe even pleasant! At Modernize, we value the art of preparation to make your home a comfortable retreat, even when the snow is piling all around it. Get your home ready for the next snowstorm with a little weatherizing, a well-stocked pantry, books or movies to keep you entertained, and a cool new tool to make the treacherous task of shoveling snow a lot easier.
Prepare Your Home
The key to keeping your home cozy in the winter is to keep the heat in and keep the cold out. Make sure your home is well insulated and windows are as efficient as can be. Weatherstripping and window films will prevent heat from escaping.
Stock up
Everyone likes to poke fun when people flock to the grocery store before a storm. Oh no! We won’t survive without milk! While it can be both amusing and frustrating to see how people go crazy at the supermarket, it’s true that you need to have a well-stocked refrigerator and pantry, or you may end up making meals out of 2-year-old cans of green beans. Figure out your essential checklist. This is a good time to buy the ingredients of a time-consuming recipe that you’ve been meaning to try. Stop by the library for a couple of books and movies to enjoy once all of your snow removal is complete.
Easy Snow Removal
When taking care of your home, it’s important to take care of yourself, too. The last thing that we need, ever, is a strained back from shoveling piles of snow. I am especially worried about my elderly parents shoveling when there’s just too much snow for me to drive to their town and help. The risk of a heart attack increases with the combination of taxing cold air and strenuous lifting of heavy snow.
Before heading outside, let your body wake up and warm up. Have breakfast, but keep it light. Warm your muscles with a stretch. Finally, look into tools that make the process easier. Snowblowers are nice for some people, but they can be expensive and take up a lot of space. Perhaps you can’t justify the cost if you do not have a very large area to clear. The Snow Wolf shovel is a great solution for anyone who wants to make snow removal easier without breaking the bank. This was designed to help clear your sidewalks and driveways, using the motion of a see-saw. The motion from the wheel will help push the snow almost effortlessly, without putting a strain on your cold back muscles. This innovative shovel is like a human powered snow blower. It’s low in cost, it doesn’t take a lot of space, and it is a back saver—so you can get back into your cozy warm home and enjoy your meal and movies.
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