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Preparing for winter IV

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  • MoonJelly
    MoonJelly Posts: 330 Forumite
    I got a couple of metres of fleece and lined the curtains in my boy's bedroom, which was good because the windows are a bit drafty. I also got him a larger bath robe because he outgrew his old one. Got him a lined 100% wool hat which covers his ears as well. I also accidentally shrunk a wooly jumper so it won't fit me but it will fit my boy. As it is a turtle neck jumper is really unisex, so...;)

    Now I need to get boots for me.
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  • MrsCD
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    Raksha wrote: »
    be careful when scraping snow off your car roof - OH did mine last year WITH A SNOW SHOVEL!! This has scratched the laquer which is now peeling. I could have killed him!
    Oh No! I'm not surprised you were mad :eek: I have a soft nylon broom to brush the snow off the top of the car, and DH has his super duper long handled scraper/ brush!

    I have convinced my husband to let me put a curtain up on the front door. I think I can find a curtain cheap enough, but I was wondering how people have fixed theirs up? The door is recessed, so I'd be able to use a tension pole (like a shower curtain pole I was thinking) but I don't know if this is a good idea or not. What happens if someone opens the door while the curtain is drawn? Does it get pulled down or manage to slide open? Thanks.
    I have a curtain up at our front door, which is also recessed. I have mine on a long wooden curtain pole across the top of the doorway on the wall in the hall, not in the recess IYSWIM. When we open the door, the curtain gets pushed back along the pole, and I've put the last hook on the curtain so it won't pull along - it's at the bit that sticks out where the finial is on the end. Hope that makes sense!
    We have a light dusting of snow tonight. Yuk! Better than the ice we've had all day though.
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  • Confuzzled
    Confuzzled Posts: 2,323 Forumite
    we got snow, again! but it's a good thing i looked when i did because it's stopped already BUT it was there it really was :rotfl:

    actually it was snowing lightly last night too just as we were setting up our christmas tree, rather nice having it like that at just the right moment.

    i hope everyone is staying nice and toasty warm, and in case i get too busy to say it later, happy holidays everyone :rudolf:
  • slm6002
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    It s nowed here - well look like a good frost buy was snow. Hubby who is a lorry driver said that a few miles down the road there was loads. would have been nice to see. never mind i am sure there will be some along before too long :)
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  • boultdj
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    Just in case anyone want's any, Lidl has got snow chain's in,3 size's at £20 a set,hth.
    £71.93/ £180.00
  • sexki11en
    sexki11en Posts: 1,286 Forumite
    Well we thought we were all set with our winter prep until the bedroom curtain rail fell off the wall 3 weeks ago, taking half the plaster with it :eek:

    Phoned the estate agent who spoke to the LL. They've insisted on a damp specialist having a look. It's not rising damp thankfully, just lack of ventilation in the property (not by us - we have windows open 24/7) so now they're sending someone to quote for trickle vents at the windows but won't repair the curtain pole until thats all sorted.

    I'm not overly happy at this as the bedroom is the coldest room in the house. We have rad foil behind the radiators and lucky enough, a blackout blind at the window but we're really missing the floor length, thick curtains. :(

    SK x
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  • mineallmine
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    Oh no SK. Is there anyway you could attach a fleece blanket to that window somehow? I'd revert to use duck tape on the walls (especially if they are due to be replastered.
    :) Declutter 300 things in December challenge, 9/300. Clear the living room. Re-organize storage
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  • elisamoose
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    Primark have a cream fleece ribbed throw for 2.70. Nice quality about 150cm x120cm.I folded in half and then stitched a channel for a extendable pole.double thickness curtain for the 19th century listed window in my downstairs loo.will use at night (and daytime when oh is away and won't moan about it!)
    If it works will get another one for another single glazed old window!
  • bossymoo
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    I did something similar in my downstairs loo, but instead of stitching, I used safety pins and pinned a length of ribbon a couple of inches from each end. During the day I roll it up to the tension rod and tie the ribbon, a makeshift blind :T
    Bossymoo

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  • Quasar
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    Just found that some of my floorboards have gaps in them letting cold draught in. Any idea how I can seal them properly and cheaply? :o
    Be careful who you open up to. Today it's ears, tomorrow it's mouth.
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