Preparing for winter III

bossymoo

Thanks for the ideas. I think one of my problems is that they have my stash of fleeces and blankets on top. Once these are in use the cupboard will be a bit less full.

Actually, have just had an idea. I have a shoe cabinet in my dining room, which is about to be surplus (decorating, and have treated us to a new sideboard in the sale!). It has several shallow shelves. So I could lift this upstairs into the cupboard, remove the door, and assign each shelf to either packets, tinned veg, etc.

I can then put the crates at the side with the blankets, fleeces and hot water bottles in, and label each basket (suppose one each for each of us, as am also stashing warm socks and thermal undies).

I did wonder what I'd do with that shoe cupboard. At the moment it's got the kids shoes in, but we'll be having a clear out of those... And I can always put a basket in the new dresser for their trainers.

Was thinking of one of those wellie stores for the porch, but they seem expensive. My stepdad made us a wooden riser for the cot for DD as she was a climber, maybe I can ask him to rebuild as a couple of wellie stores? He's a builder and am sure my mum would be glad of a home for his boots come winter...

Oh, I also meant to ask, assuming there are any spuds under the potato plant I'm about to dig up, how best to store them? I don't eat them much, so if there's a few they are going to last a while. I will mash and freeze some, but would be good to have some fresh. Do I need to dry them off before storing? Do you wash them first? Apologies for my gardening ignorance, my DH used to deal with the spuds...

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poohbear59

snowbrow I live in a remote rural location so can give some advice if needed. For us the most important has been keeping the cars ready for snow/breakdowns with fleeces (blankets and jackets), snow shovels, old mats for putting under wheels when stuck in snow, flask of hot drink and food. Keep food in a sealed container as mice have been known to get into glove boxes/boots

darkrev

ive just seen a wonderful post by Phgage on another forum on how to make window quilts, I've never heard of them, but they look great and would make a nice alternative to fleeces, here's the link post 73, enjoy xx
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4095585

darkrev

cheap newspaper compressor as seen on hduk

now £4.99

makes paper bricks for fires

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3450688.htm?cmpid=COJUN&storeId=10151&_%24ja=tsid%3A11674%7Cprd%3A1546795&referredURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.argos.co.uk%2Fstatic%2FProduct%2FpartNumber%2F3450688.htm&referrer=COJUN

annie123

darkrev wrote: »

ive just seen a wonderful post by Phgage on another forum on how to make window quilts, I've never heard of them, but they look great and would make a nice alternative to fleeces, here's the link post 73, enjoy xx
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4095585

She may have taken the info from an extensive list I posted on here last year

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=44829454&postcount=4067

Also includes a mini review of different types I made.

Window quilts are fab, warmer than just a fleece and with a vapour barrier cuts down on condensation too.
Don't leave them in the loft in the summer like I did, mice made a home in them :mad:

pollys

The window quilt, what a good idea.

We have started to paint the garden fence today, it needs re-doing before the winter sets in along with the garage and shed which hopefully will get done, the weather is not helping though.

I plan to de frost the freezer towards the end of the summer holidays and then re stock it. We are campers so have lights and torches and a portable stove, if the weather turns exceptionally cold the sleeping bags can be used as extra bedding.

I always make sure I have a good stock of toilet rolls, washing powder, washing up liquid, shampoo, shower gel along with beans, soup, pasta etc.

I look forward to the changing seasons although summer has, so far, been a bit of a wash out.

Happy Prepping

Pollys

darkrev

annie123 wrote: »

She may have taken the info from an extensive list I posted on here last year

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=44829454&postcount=4067

Also includes a mini review of different types I made.

Window quilts are fab, warmer than just a fleece and with a vapour barrier cuts down on condensation too.
Don't leave them in the loft in the summer like I did, mice made a home in them :mad:

thanks for that they look good !

bossymoo

Sorted my store! It's now all in a shoe cupboard. cereals on one shelf, tinned veg on another, meats and meals on another, pasta, rice on another then milk powder and pudding type stuff on the last. Have selected one item to use tomorrow so I can keep turning it around...

Becky_2

I have done some winter preparation today when I booked for our chimney to get swept on Thursday. £45 may not be the cheapest but at least I managed to find someone who could come when my OH is at home. This way I don't have to take any time off work and loose money since I only get paid when I am working.

If you are planning on having your chimney swept this year I would book it now since a lot of companies over here don't do this in the autumn and winter because they are too busy with installations then.

I have also organised for our windows and conservatory roof to get cleaned and this will get done next weekend.

Good luck with your winter preparation.

Rummer

Oh one thing I do need is salt for the path, anyone seen it at a good price?