Preparing for Winter

Money_maker

Bargain_Bunny wrote: »

I tried these a couple of years back and it completely ruined my microwave!! the inside started to peel away..I put it in on the recommended setting/time. Would'nd use them again sorry. Alternatively you could place them on the rad for a bit?

BB

Oh dear, not good. I have a couple I use myself, no problem and the hottie sized one which is all fluffy. Mind you, they only need about 15 seconds or so, perhaps you 'overcooked' it

Bargain_Bunny

Money_maker wrote: »

Oh dear, not good. I have a couple I use myself, no problem and the hottie sized one which is all fluffy. Mind you, they only need about 15 seconds or so, perhaps you 'overcooked' it

I just followed the instructions ... never again, will have to stick with my hot water bottle at least it stays warmer for longer

Bargain_Bunny

carriebradshaw wrote: »

you could try one of those blackout /sleep eye masks, it would protect your eyes from the draught

Funny enough i found one yesterday, will use it tonight . Hopefully i won't take it off mid sleep as i tend to do ifi wear socks.

BB

Patchwork_Quilt

Am starting a 'snow cupboard'. Knowing my luck, we would be snowed in just as we had used the last match.

katieclampet

Hi all,

2 more winter jobs done, curtains ironed, ready to hang
& sorted a box out to put in car as a "break down" box.

katie

fedupandskint

Completed list :j
Fleeces and blankets
Candles, holder, stick and matches
Draft excluders
Thick socks
Thicker curtains for cold living room
gloves and scarfs
Thick coats and wellies and boots at the ready
Spare room old curtain taken down and a new pair put up to use
Front door panel bubble wrapped for insulation
Behind kick panels lagged with plastic bags
Cold and flu supermarket brand medication stocked up on!
Plenty of tissues and cotton hankies in stock!
Complete power cut box
Put everything in car breakdown box

To do list
Replace secondary glazing pane in spare room
Thermal vests
replace draft excluders on doors
[STRIKE]reflective panels behind radiators[/STRIKE] leave for this year
Take boots for reheeling/soles
Winter food stock inventory

Pending - no rush
Get some grit and a shovel for ice and snow next year
dog walking gloves as fingers froze this year
Another throw or blanket

Power cut and breakdown boxes completed :j

dollydaydream07

anguk wrote: »

I'm going to try and make something like this:
http://shop.scotsman.com/I-DD-DRAUGHT-FUN-1/double-draught-excluder.htm

I guessed if I used some foam rolls, a bit like you get to insulate pipes, and a bit of material with 2 straight pockets sewn in either side, it should work?

i made a double sided one last week, used an old pair of jeans cut off at the leg and then cut down one side to open it out ...... rolled it under the door and then rolled either side up and secured it with a paper clip ....... then sewed it up at either end and rolled it back under the door!
and i am rubbish with a needle and thread but it worked out fine, just need to make another 2 and i'll be happy!

got my bubble wrap and i am going to be putting that on the front door and the side panel later today!

fedupandskint

Patchwork_Quilt wrote: »

Am starting a 'snow cupboard'. Knowing my luck, we would be snowed in just as we had used the last match.

Now, that's a good idea Quilty!

What are you putting in your snow cupboard? I think I would like to adopt this idea too (if you don't mind!)

I can only think of a shovel and salt so far

Barneysmom

I just remembered, I never mentioned the challenge I made with my brother this year.
Any gloves, hats or scarfes lying in the sreet, bring them home. I've bunged my find in the washing machine as I've gone along and now have a whole 2 carrier bags full of them. Not all the gloves match but we do have several good pairs, and a beautiful brand new Field and Trek fleece scarf I found outside a hospital.

By the end of the year we have to merge our finds and see if there are anything worth keeping, so far all my finds have been superb quality. I haven't found any kiddies stuff, only adults.

Teapartymum

Last night I started knitting squares again for the little blankets for our toes, feeling the cold today,cant believe the sudden change of the weather.

Must stock up on meds for the family and must try last years hats etc on the kiddies before buying more.