Preparing for winter IV

Anne_Marie_2

calicocat wrote: »

Hairspray works a treat, sticks their wings together, they drop, bash them, they're a gonna.

Laughed at this, because I used it a couple of years back on huge furry spiders. I didn't bash them, mainly because I just physically couldn't, and was scared to bits of these huge things that could run. Turned out they were wolf spiders.
Hairspray works by making insects immobile for a bit. I put a glass over the spider, stuck a bit of cardboard under, carried it outside, and deposited it well away from the house.

amber03

Gardens finally done for winter, summer bedding plants replaced by winter pansies (only one tray tho), car serviced and mot'd ready for winter. Painted the garage this weekend as weather lovely and dry. Wooden outdoor furniture cleaned and oiled ready to be put away for next spring. Weatherman just said next weekend is looking good so hopefully will get the gutters done.x

pigpen

I have 1 winter curtain pole.. 3 to do!! .. I can do 2 of them myself but I need OH to do the one that is done and the 4th as they are too high for diddy me. I need to whizz my sewing machine out..

hollieinbloom

Evening!! bought a lovely cosy fluffy mattress cover at the weekend and we put it on yesterday. Not only did it keep me toasty, it also was super comfy to sleep on. It cost us £6.99 for a double from Home bargains. Definitely worth it. Got some welly boot socks from morrisons for £2. They are long and thick and perfect for bedtime! My feet always feel the coldest part of my body!. Was a nice day so managed to wash my dressing gown and some clothes that were in the bottom of the washing basket. Woo!

Got candles burning this evening for a bit of warmth and about to make a cuppa! xx

jim-jim

Warning alert, It's 1st OCTOBER :eek:
Just in-case nobody spotted it, creeping up on us. We have really been spoilt with the weather so far the year. This time last year frost at night.

My jobs done up to date : decorated dining room, used insulated lining paper on the outside wall. new blind up, and curtains with linings. (donated linings) :money: and the room feels so much warmer all ready.
Got new winter duvets for 2 of the teenagers.

Now on the look out for cheap de-icer & small torches for the car boxes and they will be ready to go in eldest's car and ours, along with a hi-vis coat.
Now to start decorating the living room, more insulated lining paper going in there, and curtains with linings.

Happy prepping x

suzybloo

Today's job for winter prep is sorting out the medicine cabinet as I feel rough and there is no cough mixture or paracetamol....... And here is me who works in a chemist!

kayester

Still not managed to read through the thread yet. feeling chilli today though having my childrens bedroom decorated in order to get bunk beds next week. and the window is open, but having new winter duvets all round delivered next week! having all carpets cleaned today too

SuiDreams

With Regard to Radiator Panels/Foil etc, I was going to only do the radiators that are on external walls, but just thought should I do this on the one radiator that is on an adjioning wall e.g. to stop heat escaping into next doors house? (mind you their Radiator will be on the other side of the wall to mine).

bossymoo

It wouldn't hurt to, if you have enough of the materials.
X

kayester

Had carpets cleaned today and still damp so had to do the unthinkable and put radiators on!! I can feel my money ticking away....ile call this my radiator tester for the winter