Preparing for winter IV

Princess_kate

1st frost of the year with us in Cardiff. Went out to the car at 7.10 and had to set about clearing it before I could head off! Was glad I'd left my car bag in the boot all year, deicer & scrapers at the ready! Would not have been happy if I'd had to venture into the shed to find them but it did remind me I need to go through the bag & check what's in it & what needs replacing.

Was -1 when I got in the car, very chilly!! Got a couple of days off this week so will finish up the last if my prep & check my tin cupboard incase anything needs topping up.

bossymoo

My car is iced up too! We're not going anywhere till later, and, I vacced the car last weekend and refreshed the bootbag so we are good to go for tomorrow.

I'll be finishing all my prep jobs this week I think...

mineallmine

I must write/finish my winter prep list. I must sort a bag for gloves/scarves in the hall.

Is dishwasher salt good for clearing paths? We bought that other rocksalt but it is hard to store I've found

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oooooooo thanks darkrev , its good to share! :j

The chemical records stuff is really good & don't forget 10% TCB ; https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4230921

If any of you have boys from 7-13 and need a warm duck down jacket MandM Direct have one on offer which I am getting for my DGS ; http://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/AD8583

Ebay have a womens duck down coat at not a bad price ; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330644055809

& a mens one not bad price too ; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230863515974

I LOVE duck down for warmth as it really is best for keeping you warm as have tried other coats over the years and always find duck down / feather the best , like wearing a duck down duvet which are the best for warmth & comfort too!

Sports Direct have this coat for £7.98 , not to everyones taste but I like it! ; http://www.sportsdirect.com/miss-posh-waldrof-jacket-ladies-669108

I think these heated fleece throws are good for the sofa as only 1p an hour to run & are bound to save on heating costs? ; http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-ht10-heated-throw/210-4995.prd

I reckon its the way to go!

( Was going to find a cheap supplier & sell these /\ on Ebay last year but never got round to it lol )

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Thanks to ElliotMoreton on HUKD 10kg de-ice salt is £3 ; http://groceries.asda.com/asda-estore/search/searchcontainer.jsp?trailSize=1&searchString=white+salt+icing&domainName=Products&headerVersion=v1&_requestid=252509

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Another quickie 12V heated ice / snow scraper £4.99 @ T Direct ;

http://www.tesco.com/direct/12v-heated-icesnow-scraper/604-3561.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=604-3561

MarilynMonroe_2

I like that coat, very hippyish, but too small for me, but great price!

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MarilynMonroe wrote: »

I like that coat, very hippyish, but too small for me, but great price!

Thanks Marylin , I do like it too , thinking with fur topped boots or a trapper hat etc it will look quite trendy!

I hope so as I can't resist ordering one now :)

amiehall

Does anyone know where I can get cheap thick curtains? The curtains in my (rented) house are basically so thin they're see through. I feel like I'm pouring money out my windows even trying to heat my house.

mineallmine

amiehall wrote: »

Does anyone know where I can get cheap thick curtains? The curtains in my (rented) house are basically so thin they're see through. I feel like I'm pouring money out my windows even trying to heat my house.

You could keep an eye out in local charity shops for some. I think Argos used to/still say what they call thermal curtains (just plain velvet look).
Quite a few people on here line theirs with fleece material. I'm thinking of doing the same to some of mine but dont quite know how to do it as never done it before!:o