Preparing for winter IV

mizzbiz

cazzap06 wrote: »

Halfcost usually do really cheap lined curtains ( I got a pair for £2.99 last year! )

They only have these aqua ones in at the moment for £5.99 ; http://www.halfcost.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=11&productId=82748&langId=-1&cache_entry=-1

But worth keeping an eye on over winter especially when its free delivery on £10 order

Tesco have these lined curtains reduced from £40 to £10 ; http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-chenille-stripe-lined-eyelet-curtains-w163xl137cm-64x54-red/207-7216.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=207-7216

These from £50 down to £12.50 ; http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-boudoir-floral-jacquard-lined-pencil-pleat-curtains-w163xl137cm-64x54-plum/207-1825.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=207-1825

£55 down to £13.74 ; http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-chenille-circles-lined-eyelet-curtains-w163xl183cm-64x72-black/209-9487.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=209-9487

£60 down to £15 ; http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-boudoir-floral-jacquard-lined-pencil-pleat-curtains-w163xl183cm-64x72-plum/207-4447.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=207-4447

The lined curtains are here ; http://www.tesco.com/direct/search-results/results.page?searchquery=lined+curtains&SrchId=4294967294&catId=4294967294&_requestid=7647&sortBy=3#61;lined+curtains&SrchId=4294967294&catId=4294967294&_requestid=7647&sortBy=4

These are gorgeous ( zoom in ) but I don't like paying 20 quid for curtains although the reduction is great! ; http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-boudoir-floral-jacquard-lined-pencil-pleat-curtains-w229xl229cm-90x90-duck-egg/207-9886.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=207-9886

What a fab list. Thanks :T

Alison_Funnell

The common cold centre http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/biosi/subsites/cold/alt.html knows a lot about colds.

mineallmine

Looks like stocking up (slowly) on 16p a pack paracetomols looks like a good idea


Has anyone got their prepare for winter list they'd like to re-share?

Uniscots97

My prepare for winter list (so far):

1) put bubble wrap up in bathroom window
2) Look out all winter clothes (wash if necessary, repair i.e. reheel boots or sew on buttons etc) and replace anything that you know will be essential (i.e. gloves for me as now getting train to new job).
3) Remember vest tops and t-shirts from summer can be used as base layers to keep warm.
4) Put up (as extra liners) thin fleeces on curtains in biggest room or room you spend most time in. I did this with our living room and its definitely the warmest room in the house.
5) Stock up on candles (give off extra warmth but also needed if there's a power outage), batteries, tinned or non-perishanle goods (I have loads but will probably make for some interesting meals), medicines, and essential toiletries (ladies!).
6) If you have to drive in winter then check your car over (or see if your local garage will do it). I also keep screen wash topped up. Also put some clean empty plastic bags in the car (carrier bag size). These come in handy for wet wellies/boots and for putting over your gloved hand when pushing snow off your car there by you don't end up with wet gloves or cold hands.
7) Have some emergency stand by games, books, wind up or battery radio in case of a power outage to keep everyone entertained.
8) I keep some money in the car in case of an emergency, not much about £5 in change. Which can be used for payphones (I needed this once when my phone stopped working!) etc
9) A list of emergency numbers written down i.e. in a diary for doctors, vet, dentist, breakdown service etc rather than in your phone.
10) Invest in an emergency blanket. The foil ones. They take up very little room (I need to look mine out again) but are great for keeping in the car or (as I'll be doing) in your bag if you travel on public transport. I noticed the other day when the train stopped about half a mile outside one of the stations the train got very cold very quickly and if you are stuck on a train you can't go anywhere.


Thats what I have so far, some I've done some not yet but I will soon.

PipneyJane

mineallmine wrote: »

Thanks confuzzled, I'll give it a go this year with dishwasher salt.

Be warned, salt will "pit" concrete, making it rougher. Also, if you have any moss growing, it'll be killed by it. If your path or steps consist of bricks, salt may also damage the mortar between them.

Two winters ago, when it was really icy, we used dishwasher salt on our front step. Turned out the brick step was being held together by the moss that grew on it. Once the moss was gone, the mortar disintergrated pretty quickly.

MarilynMonroe_2

Hopefully it'll be dry tomorrow and I can get the front garden done for the winter
Need to:

*get the weeds out
*take out the dead plants and poppies
*get rid of some rubbish to the tip
*give the windows and ledges a clean
*check drain is clear
*sort out plant pot store
*general sweep up
*little hedge tidy up

tina_malteser

Snowing on the slopes of Cairngorms :j was on STV news..

bossymoo

Been really wet and windy here in yorkshire. The sun is shining now but there are some ominous looking clouds...

I have made a makeshift fleece blind for the downstairs loo. A small tension rod, a cheap fleece blanket, two safety pins and some ribbon. I folded the blanket over the tension rod to the right length, and pinned in place whilst also pinning two lengths of ribbon. The blanket can be folded up and tied during the day. Took minutes to do...

I've also managed to replace the glass on the bathroom light fitting that I broke last week. And portioned up my hm carrot and coriander soup with loads for the freezer.

We're nearly there!

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QUICK! Lined faux silk curtains for just £6.24 a pair!!! :j

http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-faux-silk-lined-eyelet-curtains-w112xl137cm-44x54-gold/212-6891.prd?skuId=212-6891&pageLevel=sku

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Some cheap unlined ones as well in case you want to line them yourself? ; http://www.tesco.com/direct/home-garden/curtains/cat3371915.cat?catId=4294872702

Set of 3 radiator airers £2 too ; http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-value-radiator-airer-3-pack/656-9139.prd?skuId=656-9139&pageLevel=sku