Build Up Your Stockpile
You never know when bad weather's going to keep you at home. Build up your stockpile now, and you'll be ready for whatever winter brings:
Cook Ahead
Make a few extra meals and freeze them; so you won't have to resort to buying fast food or take out, if you get sick.
Winterize Your Home
Keep your energy bills low and avoid costly repairs by winterizing your home before the cold weather arrives:
Inventory Your Winter Gear
Look over all your winter gear – coats, hats, gloves, scarves, boots – and determine what needs to be repaired or replaced. If you do this now, you'll have plenty of time to shop around for affordable replacements.Protect Your Patio Furniture
Bring your patio furniture in for the winter, or cover it up to protect it from the elements. You'll save yourself clean up time in the spring and keep your furniture looking nice longer.
Tip: Don't forget about your grill and any planters that you have around the yard. They'll benefit from protection too.
Shut Off the Water to Outdoor Faucets
Prevent frozen – or burst – pipes by shutting off the water to all outdoor faucets and allowing them to drain. Need to keep those faucets turned on over the winter? Then, install a frost-free sillcock instead.
Plan Your Winter Menu
When you eat warm meals, you don't have to rely on your home's heat quite as much. Start planning what you'll serve now, and you'll be ready when that cold weather hits:
