6 Winter Hacks I Only Used After Moving to the Midwest

[@elisam.r.9960]

Frank is unintentionally hilarious. That said, I find that when walking outside it's often safer to walk on the snow instead of the plowed part of the path. Those parts are super vulnerable to icing over and creating fall hazards. Snow, meanwhile, provides good traction.

[@adedow1333]

Hear hear

[@jen2574]

And it provides a good cushion if you do fall.

[@pizzedahff3127]

When forced to walk on ice I always used the slide method. Just barely lift your feet at all, and slide the bottom of your shoe across the ice.

[@MissVasques]

Here here. Though sometimes ice hides under snow too.

[@kokomo9764]

I agree. The snow gives you some traction. The only surprise comes when there is pure ice under a thin layer of snow. Sometimes you gotta fall. It is inevitable.

[@geologybabe]

years ago, I purchased yak tracks...they are essentially chains for your shoes/boots. I have used them every year to walk in icy conditions and they have worked very well. I highly recommend them.

[@StfuFFS]

I love my yeah my yak trax but beware walking on ceramic tile in your yaks unless you hate your teeth!

[@jamesrobbins1926]

Yak tracks are great!

[@dutchgram3799]

I love them. I haven't fallen one time while wearing them. They do not work out so well on carpet in buildings. Ooops!

[@theTeslaFalcon]

I have a similar item called "Ice Spikes". They are great where they can grab like ice & dirt, but be extra careful on smooth hard ground. The tricky part is patchy ice on a parking lot. W the spikes, you are safe on the ice, but more likely to slip on the asphalt. W/o the spikes, you're safe on the asphalt but more likely to slip on the ice. Catch-22. This is where the penguin walk comes in. But it's SMALL steps, not wide, open ones like he showed. Keep your center of gravity over your stationary foot rather than between them, and never take a long stride.

[@StfuFFS]

@@theTeslaFalcon I've always thought half-trax would work better than full. Like the heelie shoes they used to sell or mullets, it's like work in the front, party in the rear!

[@Grannysouth]

It's a good idea to open the doors of the sink cabinet to let the heated room air in too.

[@moonviolet27]

Yep, I have done that the last 2 days!🥶

[@kokomo9764]

You only need to leave one faucet running but open all of the cabinet doors.

[@merrywhiterose]

If wind chill gets below zero, we also put a small fan in front of the cupboard closest to where the water comes up from the ground. This is to blow warm air onto the pipes.

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[@brandiclark8384]

Winter tip…When you change lanes in winter, do not press the accelerator or break. A build up of snow/ice tends to build between lanes. Changing lanes while changing speed often leads to a spin out and cars sliding in ditches.

[@NateOnThe-Radio]

It’s currently 12 below, feels like 38 below in Fargo, ND and we recently have a blizzard, but one thing I suggest is packing a Winter Survival Kit in your car, especially if you’re living in the northern part of the Midwest! I suggest in that winter survival kit are all the essentials (ex. non-perishable Food items/water, jumper cables, blankets, etc.) along with the ice scraper/snow brush, and a shovel. Then whenever you’re traveling during a snowstorm and your car breaks down or if your car gets stuck in the snow and you have no clue how long you’ll be there… that Winter Survival Kit will eventually come in handy

[@MichaelScheele]

Some folks in Virginia stuck on I-95 for over 24 hours could have benefited from such a winter survival kit.

[@lo1bo2]

Good advice. My car's emergency equipment includes a portable battery jumper, so I don't even need another car to get started. Had to use it in my driveway last year. Just make sure you know what you're doing.

[@TheSackylacky]

Excellent advice ~

[@tootz1950]

I live in the desert and also have an emergency kit One thing I always make sure I have is chocolate. I don't care if it melts, it's still chocolate and makes me feel good. 🍫

[@gben7084]

also include candles and a lighter/matches and a metal can (small( to contain the candle, it will provide light and some heat should you be stranded, also keep your fuel tank at least 1/2 full and use fuel de-icer

[@tahoemike5828]

From the Lake Tahoe area, where snow is only measured in feet (anything less is just annoying), and they got about 16 feet over the holidays. Don't set your parking brake at night. If you drive on wet roads, and then set the parking brake overnight it can and does freeze in the locked position. I've seen many a tourist under their cars with blow dryers, or worse; torches (the kind with fire, not an English flashlight), trying to get the car to move in the morning. If you don't have 4wd, put your chains on the night before the storm. Every time it snows 8-10 inches go out and clear off the car and shovel the walk to and from, even if you have to do it every two hours throughout the night; it beats having to shovel the whole six feet at once, first thing in the morning. After the first snow of the season, go find a parking lot and go up to 25mph and hit the brakes. Get sideways, and get the feel of how your car reacts, and how much to correct. Do a few donuts, it's fun and it helps you know what to expect if you do lose traction on the road. Finally, Dear Tourist to snow country; no matter if you have 4wd or not, you still only have the same 4 tires and brakes that don't work on ice. Just because your SUV will go in the snow doesn't mean it will stop, drive accordingly.

[@nilloc93]

a parking brake isn't flammable, most of the underside of a car isn't flammable. At my work, we keep a bunch of propane tanks fitted with torches to defrost the work trucks in the morning, its the 5AM march of the penguins going to defrost a bunch of pump trucks with FIRE. Also I laugh at needing chains because no 4WD, I have yet to put chains on my crown vic and I live in north Alberta lol. Just don't hammer on the gas or hammer on the brakes, winter driving is just driving but everything is done slower. Also don't intentionally spin out that's how you break vehicles, grabbing traction mid spin is how tie rods get bent. And finally ties. There are 3 major varieties of tire, summer, no season, and winter. Anyone who doesn't put winter tires on a: doesn't live in a place where it gets cold, or b: is an idiot. but srssly bro 4wd doesn't do that much, if someone can't drive RWD in the winter they need to practice until they can.

[@xo2quilt]

Waving from the valley northeast of you! Glad you got all the snow and we only got about 6"!

[@OldMan_PJ]

@@nilloc93 You're driving on paved roads that have been plowed, such luxury. In Tahoe chains are REQUIRED BY LAW for vehicles without 4WD AND snow tires. That's because Lake Tahoe is over 6,000 feet in elevation, enjoy your sea level light powder of snow.

[@Appalachianasshole41]

@@nilloc93 you are 100 percent incorrect. 4 wheel drive is a game changer so is plain old all wheel drive. These are tested verifiable facts, plus decades of anecdotal evidence to support.

[@dianapovero7319]

Thank You, just Thank You.

[@LesserMoffHootkins]

6:25 The penguin method isn’t about waddling from side to side. That will only increase your chance of slipping. It’s about walking with your toes turned out, knees slightly bent, arms splayed to the side, and taking short steps. Also, land each step on the ball of your foot, not your heel.

[@spiffyspits3605]

Thank you for the tip!!!

[@c.w.winger221]

Don’t forget lack of motion in your knees to keep your weight over your toes

[@LesserMoffHootkins]

@@c.w.winger221 Yes, you’ll want to crouch slightly, weight forward. The worst outcome isn’t falling, but slipping backwards onto your head on ice or pavement.

[@michaelbrininstool4515]

And keeping your weight over the foot on the ground.

[@LesserMoffHootkins]

@@michaelbrininstool4515 You should keep your center of gravity moving forward in a straight line, not swaying side to side like in Mr. Brown’s waddle.

[@leannwebb1762]

I remember a bee keeping family from South Dakota who loaded up their bees and moved South to my location in Southern Mississippi every winter. I think that's the best winter survival hack that I can think of.

[@loosilu]

But where can I get bees?

[@brucejacobs4026]

To stop the sound of the drip, put a washcloth in the sink below the faucet. you may want to put a fork under the cloth to keep it from making a puddle

[@darrinmckeehan5697]

I've seen a pc of string or yarn tied to the faucet, to the sink floor also to silence the sound.😃I've not tried it...thankfully I have no problem with that but...food for thought

[@XSemperIdem5]

@@darrinmckeehan5697 yes, the string method when aligned just right works quite well. The washcloth could still make a sound. You can just cut a strip of material off an old t-shirt or anything really.

[@spiffyspits3605]

Thank you for the tip!!!

[@Godsfavorite1919]

I sleep with a box fan all the time to stop the background noise.

[@dwaneanderson8039]

Another quick hack is to stand a shampoo bottle (or something similar) under the faucet so the water runs down the side.

[@danielchapman6032]

I prefer the midwest shuffle. Keep your weight slightly forward so if you do slip you fall forward not backwards. Don't lift your feet high. This keep you center of gravity lower. Keep you knees soft, meaning don't let your knees lock. And watch where you are stepping. If it looks slick it is slick so pick your battles.

[@harlijohnson7080]

I grew up in south Alabama then moved to northern Oklahoma and finally West Virginia, I happened upon this video while searching how to survive winter and snow. I think winter preparation should be included in all high school curriculums, because I didn’t know a lot of the basics, like leaving water dripping and buy all the ice melt you can find before winter actually starts.

[@denisemusicnut]

The best hack I’ve discovered for dealing with midwestern winters is to go someplace warm until spring.

[@jamescurfman3284]

I actually was going to mention, Follow The Migratory Birds. Makes sense but not everybody can afford such niceties. :)

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

Or just relocate permanently. Certainly explains the losing population in northern states to the south.

[@markcorsby6744]

Snowbirding. Real phenomenon, my first duty station was Chanute AFB IN Illinois and my second was Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona (one extreme to the other) actually ran into an old supervisor who had retired in Illinois but was wintering in the base RV campground.

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@JasonTaylor-po5xc Yes and therein lies a problem. Florida is just one giant New York City with people packed in like sardines, plus warmer weather. YIKES! Nope from me... I grew up in places where if your neighbor's house was a mile off, that might have been 'too close'. I can't stand huge cities.

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

@@jamescurfman3284 Southeast Florida - you have a point. The rest of the state, not so much. Central FL area (Tampa/Orlando/Space Coast) is actually pretty nice and there are parts of the Panhandle that are downright desolate. I get the weather might not be for everyone. If you prefer more temperate climate, North FL might be a better option (Jacksonville to Pensacola).

[@johnhelwig8745]

It is a good idea to store a bag of kitty litter (clean unused litter, Laurence) in the trunk of the car, it can be used to add traction when you have wheel spin in deep snow and ice. I never leave my wiper arms raised when I park outside during winter. Although it makes cleaning the windshield easier, it also puts stress on the wiper arm spring designed to hold the wiper arms against the windshield, weakening the effectiveness of the wipers over time.

[@ruthsaunders9507]

I'd be worried about leaving the wipers up. Winter storms come with lots of snow and wind.

[@sonjamcclain9353]

I keep the kitty litter in the front seat floor board. That way if I find myself on the way down a hill I don't have to trust my car to stay put long enough to walk around to the trunk. I grew up in the middle of nowhere and we kept a trash can full of wood ash from the furnace and a shovel at the end of the driveway.

[@justmeiniowa]

I never do it because people being how they are, I fear some a-hole would come along and snap them off just for the hell of it.

[@peachymanaangel]

It has to be the non clumping litter. The clumping litter doesn’t give you the necessary traction.

[@eDoc2020]

@@justmeiniowa I don't see how keeping the wipers down would protect them from vandalism. There's nothing stopping them from putting them up themselves if they want to.

[@HikaruKatayamma]

Some how, I don't think Lawrence has endured the joys of a serious Midwest ice storm, or he wouldn't be talking about how easy it is to scrape the ice off.

[@minuteman4199]

My next car will have a remote starter. Now if my car is covered with ice and I have time I start it up crank up the heat and let it run until the ice melts.

[@samanthab1923]

I had a battery operated scraper.

[@savary62]

@@samanthab1923 my wife swears by her hubby powered one.

[@samanthab1923]

@@savary62 Smart lady 😊

[@spiffyspits3605]

@@minuteman4199 That's what my brother did !!!

[@wizardsuth]

Three things I noticed when I moved from Southwestern Ontario to Ottawa that told me the winters maybe harsh: 1. Every place that you're expected to park overnight has an outlet so you can plug in a block heater. 2. All windows are double glazed. 3. All fire hydrants have long yellow poles so fire fighters can find them in a snowbank.

[@anitaholmes8201]

When they put extension poles on the fire hydrants' and road edges' existing snow markers...? That's when we'd say, "Uh-oh!" 😬

[@andreaeray]

The hydrant flags are also for the benefit of the snow plows!

[@loosilu]

4. Parking meters are position next to the building, not on the curb.

[@jackiebuchanan3024]

We keep a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol near our car, and when the windshields are covered in ice, we spray them with the alcohol. Then we jump in the car to get warm while the alcohol melts the ice. After a while, we turn on the wipers to get rid of the ice that has come loose. It's surprising how fast this works.

[@sage0925]

We built a carport. We just simply got tired of dealing with all that crap.

[@jpbaley2016]

I learned my hack with tire chains, when I lived in Colorado. Many times during the winter, alerts would be broadcast to put on tire chains. I found it was easier to change my tires than it was to put tire chains on tires. So during the winter, I would keep two, full-size tires, equipped with chains, in my trunk (along with my shovel and a 50lb. bag of cat litter). When the tire chain alerts went out, I would jack up my car and change out the rear tires (I drove a rear-driven car). I was driving I-70 in the foothills, when the alert boards indicated chains were required. I pulled off behind some guy attempting to put his chains on. He stopped and watched me change out my 2 tires in 10 minutes and remarked on how little effort it took me (I was then just a 22 yo, very small girl).

[@mjb9176]

We kinda do that in Montana. We have two sets of wheel-mounted tires; studded and all season. We don't just swap the tires, we swap the tire-mounted wheels. Much faster and don't have to mess with the tire pressure sensor. We do mark which corner of the car they go to so the tire pressure sensing system is correct, which we update during rotation. It's 8 degrees right now.

[@seashelllseeker9146]

Brilliant!

[@rockymtnsteeze1815]

I just drive a 4x4 and engage it when there is snow.

[@kaldogorath]

I hope you've grown up into a big strong man

[@jpbaley2016]

@@kaldogorath I hope the same for you Nick, but I seriously doubt you’ll grow up out of you pissy little girl phase.

[@sschmidtevalue]

The risk of frozen pipes depends on the location of the pipes and the insulation. Only our kitchen sink is close enough to an outside wall to be at risk. We usually mitigate that by leaving the cupboard doors open when it's bitterly cold. That keeps things warm enough not to freeze.

[@mrzee4862]

We have one pipe that used to freeze when they was a wind from the north so we wrapped an electrical heating coil around it. When the wind starts, we turn on the heat and it keeps the water from freezing.

[@kimfurnell7902]

When we had our house built, we insisted on no pipes on exterior walls. No frozen pipes. 😀

[@rexmyers991]

Ah, such fond memories of living in Indiana in the Winter. And that’s why I live in Florida.

[@elliebellie7816]

Yes, Florida is nice in the Wintertime. But then, Winter only happens one day per year in Florida and then you have to deal with SUMMER the rest of the time.

[@tiffanyross9313]

I grew up in Michigan & moved to Florida for the same reason :) I told my family when I left "make sure nothing important happens in winter, because I won't be back!"

[@pizzedahff3127]

25 years in Indiana. Now 10 years in Arizona. Best move ever.

[@Rye_Toast]

I'm good with dealing with ice for 5 minutes each morning, you can keep Florida.

[@stupidshouldhurt8363]

Grew up in South Florida and now live in Maine, you couldn't pay me to live back in that heat and humidity.

[@lindatisue733]

Winter in the midwest US is uniquely brutal. Grew up in Missouri, live in Sweden now. Winter is much longer in Sweden, but I will take a Swedish winter over Missouri winter any time. In Missouri there are ice and sleet storms that coat everything and break powerlines. Two or three day power outages are common. There is a cycle of freezing and thawing that means one can't enjoy most winter sports. The lakes are not dependably frozen for skating. The snow isn't suitable for skiing. US House construction isn't insulated enough for cold snaps, and pipes are in outside walls. Swedish houses have great insulation and pipes are put inside of the house and buried deep so they don't freeze.

[@zaram131]

Wow thanks for the encouragement. I live in Missouri. I need to move to Sweden.

[@BadgerCheese94]

@@zaram131 Just come up to Minnesota

[@nostrum6410]

or you would come to canada where we get both

[@jamieott7080]

I have to say that is what makes it miserable. I don’t think most people realize it. If it was just cold and snowing, great, but the constant cold and then warmth makes things really messy and harder.

[@ka9dgx]

Not a waddle, but take very small steps, that way you don't let your feet out from under your center of gravity too far. Less than the length of your boot/step. Also, get a coal shovel (it has a flat blade) and keep it in your trunk, along with a blanket, jumper cables, and a bag of road salt.

[@LesserMoffHootkins]

You’re right, Laurence’s well-meaning advice about the penguin walk is likely to get his fellow British killed. He was right to offer a link and wash his hands of it.

[@recoil53]

They sell jump starters with Lithium Ion batteries that can jump start multiple times without recharge.

[@OllamhDrab]

@@recoil53 Those really have gotten quite good.

[@recoil53]

@@OllamhDrab Yeah, the lithium ion batteries today are incredible Flashlights are insane.

[@OllamhDrab]

@@recoil53 Flashlights would be better if they didn't have glitchy circuits in them even if they don't come with stupid blinking 'features.'

[@--Zenwebgoddess--]

The saluting wiper blades surprised me when we moved here… RainX is nice year-round for keeping windshields clear.

[@NEENEEx5]

Hmmm…RainX you say🤔

[@adedow1333]

RainX is great until we literally get so cold it all just freezes

[@melissatrick9324]

Rainx used to make a de-icer to put in your windshield wiper spray tank. That worked if the ice wasn't too thick.

[@secolerice]

RainX winter windshield wiper fluid in the tank and the spray de-icer to get off the ice. My dad had the trick of putting the spray on before it snowed but I don't like the results as much. I also cover my windshield and side mirrors if I am going to go somewhere later. I just retired (this is my first week) and we have had 2 snow storms. Since I am not going anywhere, I didn't bother with the hassle of covering the car. It is nice not to have to worry about it!!!!

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@secolerice Congratulations on retiring! I hope you will be safe and healthy so you can enjoy your retirement for a good long time! :)

[@Fridge56Vet]

Never had to use chains, but driving in snow is it's own skill set. You learn quick growing up in the snow belt. The wiper trick definitely works, it's just remembering to do it when you leave your vehicle.... Happy New Year!

[@JPMadden]

Whenever I see advice on driving in the snow, downshifting instead of braking is never mentioned. It's like automatic transmissions have been around so long that people are unaware that downshifting is even possible.

[@shashys8854]

The problem is you have to adapt your skills to the newer innovations in the cars. I live in Buffalo, learned to drive in snow with rear wheel drive (best for donuts). Then came front wheel, then there was anti - lock brakes, now I finally have a 4-motion car. I have yet to drive it in extreme conditions, so we'll see how I adapt.

[@samanthab1923]

@Badatallthis Stuff It’s weird. I think people forget how to drive in it. Mild winters & oh no a blizzard or worse ice storm.

[@JPMadden]

@@shashys8854 It's not that people don't know when to downshift, it's that they don't even know it can be done. I've heard at least one person say they don't know what the "L" and "2" symbols mean.

[@Fridge56Vet]

@@shashys8854 Yeah, having 4WD is a big plus. Got myself out of a couple jams w/lo range. Learned in a Ford Windstar FWD minivan, then a 5-speed Nissan Maxima w/out ABS. Then U took over Grandma's '91 Mercury Grand Marquis. You didn't park that thing as much as bring it into port. Drifted that a few times in lake effect blizzards; def want a lg. bag of dog food in the trunk.

[@fibroflash]

My favorite Winter Hack: Fleece pajamas that can pass as clothing 2nd favorite Winter Hack: Don't open the front door

[@ameliaq.7481]

3rd favorite winter hack: sleep til spring

[@TheSackylacky]

I love this.... LOL

[@samanthab1923]

You’re funny. Bought Jammie’s recently that were camo. Little ruffle on the sleeve. Told my son I was definitely wearing these to the store 😂

[@judydoyle1124]

Being retired so you don't have to go out is a great hack too

[@XSemperIdem5]

@@ameliaq.7481 ah, the groundhog method. Make sure to chunk-up in preparation for winter though 😅

[@rachelgates509]

I have a winter hack. When my mother and I would get cabin fever we would go tour a cave! They are about 63 degrees year round and the perfect amount of physical exercise for us.. which was not much! Lol I don’t know the cave situation in Illinois, but there are a bunch in Kentucky! I’m from Tennessee and there were a bunch there too for us!

[@TheQuantumWave]

Forty four years in the Northwest suburbs and I've never encountered the penguin walk before. Now I'm learning how to be a Midwesterner from a Brit.

[@CandidlyKim]

Forty six years in the Midwest. My penguin shuffle is not quite as exaggerated as Lawrence’s. You do it and just don’t realize you’re doing it. Here’s looking to April! 🥂

[@TheSackylacky]

We live in northern AL ... I do the penguin walk once in in a while when get snow and ice in this neck of the woods.

[@allanfulton8922]

I live in Canada 🇨🇦 northwestern Ontario and I've never heard of any of these hacks nor will I be trying any I've lived here 47 years so far and my best advice is dress warm appropriately warm and keep winter emergency equipment in your vehicle

[@CandidlyKim]

@@allanfulton8922 -13 with windchill today. No coat, no gloves, no hat, no socks. I like to live on the edge. 🤪

[@allanfulton8922]

@@CandidlyKim its - 33 with windchill rn -23 without

[@Casinogirl56]

We have windshield covers too for those of us with no garage....Amazon has a huge selection and it comes in really handy, especially if you get the snow/freezing rain mix. I'm a lifelong WI resident.

[@Mulberrysmile]

My aunt and uncle have a winter hack… Go to Florida for the winter. I would rather sit through three blizzards than a spend a minute in Florida, but to each his/her own.

[@jetsons101]

When I lived in Maine my winter hack was "Take your snowmobile everywhere." We had a little trailer for bringing food home, firewood and whatever else.

[@Allaiya.]

I guess I'm the exception, I enjoy the Midwest winters.. when it actually snows. Haven't had a single, good snowfall yet this year where I'm at in IN. Also, a remote start or garage for the car, a fireplace, & a longer wool coat/gloves & sturdy boots helps too.

[@BadgerCheese94]

I live in MN and I love the winter time. But yea its not always very snowy.

[@martinm3474]

If you are looking forward to a cold dry snow, place large bowls to catch the snow. Then take evaporated milk with some vanilla, have this chilled, then mix with the snow for your own "ice Cream".

[@michaelrutledge3750]

Here’s a new one I invented last week for a freezing rain storm in Kansas City: I used a normal windshield cover and mirror covers, but for the side windows and door handles, I used Glad Press N Seal on them, shingle style (bottom sheet first, working upwards. It was fast, easy to remove and saved me so much time that I’ll do it every time from now on, when ice is forecast.

[@mjb9176]

that's a new one; I'll have to try that here in Montana

[@davidsradioroom9678]

I put covers over the outside water faucets to prevent them from freezing.

[@samanthab1923]

I remember people turning those off in the winter. NJ

[@robertpearson8798]

We installed the no-freeze hydrant style of outdoor faucet many years ago.

[@lynnwelch6223]

Cover your windshield and back window with plastic - when ready to go out you just pull off the plastic sheets and forgo the scraping of your windows. Beside having the faucets run a very small bit of water (water can't freeze if it is moving), open the cabinet doors under your sinks (bathroom, kitchen etc) this allows the space under the sinks to be warmer then it would be if closed up.

[@AmiliaSmith]

An old bedsheet works as well for a windshield cover.

[@auapplemac1976]

I've used old carpet. Anchor with wipers.

[@agoogleuser4443]

My mom bought a windshield cover that stays put by stretchy loops that go over the side mirrors. Easy to get on and off, and works unless freezing rain comes. Works great for snow!

[@robertpearson8798]

I cover my entire vehicle with an old garage.

[@agoogleuser4443]

@@robertpearson8798 Sure wish I had one of those!

[@givaFlyingFiggz]

When I lived in MinneSNOWta, I wore ice cleats over my shoes -- you can get them at local military surplus or Amazon -- (just don't forget to take them off before going inside)

[@trep53]

A few of my winter coping hacks: Wipe the car door gaskets with a light coat of silicone to prevent the doors from freezing shut. Get a pair of crampons for your winter boots. You need to have your favorites wool sweater always handy. Keep the cars fuel tank mostly full. Don’t forget to just enjoy the winter. Also, watch out for black ice.

[@lars1701again]

I’m a truck driver and you should see the chains we put on our trucks (only allowed in some states like out west)

[@helenspam5959]

This is a helpful vid. Im moving to Pennsylvania from California and can count with my fingers how many times I’ve encountered snow during my 40 years on this planet. This will be an adventure.

[@peteengard9966]

Another good idea is to spray the rubber seals on your car doors with a silicone spray or even vegetable spray. Keeps your doors from freezing closed. Another is to spray some on a rag and wipe the window seals to keep the windows from freezing closed. And never leave your wipers on when you shut the car off. You can burn out the wiper motor when you start the car with the wipers stuck to the windshield.

[@LesserMoffHootkins]

WD40 also works.

[@OllamhDrab]

You can also wipe silicone spray on your wipers, it both extends their life in sunny climes and does discourage sticking. (Don't use WD40 for that cause you don't want the oilyness on yer glass. )

[@nariu7times328]

I was raised in Alaska, and have a different way of walking on ice to keep from falling; it's kind of a shuffle. When I went to college in the Rocky mountains, it was hysterical how often the boys from CA wanted to walk me to class, and keep THEM from falling. :D

[@ruthsaunders9507]

In VT/NH we always scooted our feet like were "skating" just not very fast. It's safer than taking steps.

[@Quarton]

@nariu 7times - I don't know if you're a male of female, but if you're a woman, it might have been to get a date. . . Just wondering! ;-)

[@nariu7times328]

@@Quarton :D well I am female, and at first I thought they were interested in me, but no dates came of it. Good ice breaker though. HA

[@nariu7times328]

@@ruthsaunders9507 yep, like that!

[@daricetaylor737]

Here in Northern CA we rarely get sub arctic freezes, but on those rare occasions when we do have it in our forecast, my dad would turn the front yard sprinkler on at night to avoid the water pump system to the house freezing solid. The next morning we would awaken to ice cicles on the front yard tree, from the branches all the way to the ground....it would take days for them to thaw and we generally made the front page of the local paper as people would drive by to see them.

[@samanthab1923]

Must have looked like a Winter Wonderland ❄️

[@tahoemike5828]

The dripping water faucet should be the highest one in the house, like the upstairs bathroom, or the farthest from where the water enters the house. That way the water is moving throughout the whole system.

[@bboo88]

Just out of curiosity from someone who lives in a warm climate, but what if you live in a one-story home?

[@tahoemike5828]

@@bboo88 As I said, you want it to be the farthest from the inlet source. The idea is that moving water won't freeze nearly as fast, if at all. Just having a bit of flow is enough to keep the plumber away.

[@AndyLundell]

Although, if you're actually doing this, you probably know from bitter experience which of your house's pipes gets cold first, so figure out where that pipe goes, and adjust accordingly.

[@ItsJustLisa]

And this generally applies to older homes. Our house was built in 1996 and we’re the original owners. (A 1943 farmhouse was razed and our house built to modern fire codes, per distance from the street, in its place as part of city initiative to keep residents in the city.). We’ve only had two winters where we decided to do that because of the extremes-2014 because of the polar vortex (when we made the news for being colder than Mars) that was stuck for literally 3 months and late January-February of 2019 when we also made the national news for either the -20s to near -50s temps or the extreme snowfall that made it to 39.8 inches in only a month.

[@StfuFFS]

I just bought a "pipe heat wire". It's gonna change the game at my abode.

[@orangeziggy348]

Your jokes are so awesome, I love it, so blessed to have you here in America.

[@506363]

The wiper blade trick is more than just keeping them from freezing on your window, but to also protect the rubber squeegee part of the blade.

[@wideawake5630]

Tire chains are illegal here in Michigan but yak traks are chains for your shoes that really increase safety. I also use a walking stick in winter so I always have 2 points on the ground. I removed the outside wall.of my tub and replaced it with lattice to let warm air in to the pipes. Then I opened the sink cabinets at night to do the same there. A lifelong Michigander I never heard of a roof rake until moving to the NW part of the state where they are essential. I've seen the snow load cave houses in.

[@sherigrow6480]

In the trunk of my rear wheel drive car in Idaho, I carry a 60 lb bag of sand, sturdy scooper, snow shovel, and sleeping bag. My best winter hack was finding an affordable rental with a garage.

[@dementedfurbie.]

"These content creators that come up with hacks are themselves hacks." Nailed it!

[@QwarkE1]

my winter hack as a desert dweller where it gets really cold with no moisture is to leave a pot of water to simmer on the stove to create moisture and prevent dry nose bleeds

[@slbarbieri1725]

Most people in the Midwest use a humidifier on their furnace

[@deltas4114]

Awesome, you just proved that you are a good husband by cleaning off the windows, and handling issues with the car.....since you don't drive👍😊💕. Best wishes to Tara and you have a good 2022. Take care, be safe, and stay warm this winter.

[@larrywilliams8010]

Our water company advised us to turn on the water to prevent freezing, but said it only has to be a tiny flow, like one drop per minute. I never put it that slow, though. But neither to I have it flowing as demonstrated/suggested in the video. Something far less than that, but more than one drip per minute. Well below freezing here right now, so water be dripping.

[@DavidRichardson153]

In my experience, it is closer to one drop per second to avoid freezing. I also wrapped the faucets with foam insulation to help keep any freezing that might occur to the nozzle.

[@sageduff4747]

My BIL is a plumber. He said that you need it running in a steady stream. So basically what was shown in the video, or very slightly less. He said that being able to see individual drops isn’t enough.

[@TheSackylacky]

It's much better to have a "drip" than a frozen water pipe bursting.

[@georgeadams1853]

We were always told, leave one faucet/tap running with a stream about the thickness of a pencil. Not really necessary unless the frost gets really deep enough in the ground to reach your water supply pipes. The idea is that running water is less likely to freeze.

[@RandomFandomDragon]

I don't leave it running as much as shown, either, but I try to get it just above where it's dripping, or it's a fast drip. ANything less and it really isn't running water.

[@StarlitStar]

My favorite winter hack was using a Frostguard windshield cover on my vehicle. Prevents snow, ice, and frost from building up on your windshield, eliminating the need to scrape.

[@CMTHFAF]

I have an inexpensive Japanese car that doesn’t have an engine block heater and won’t start on really cold days. So I put a single lightbulb work lamp on my engine (obviously it’s turned on) and that is enough to keep my engine warm enough to start.

[@LaShumbraBatesAuDHD]

Growing up in Chicago, used most of these, except I didn't do the penguin walk. I figured I would march to keep from slipping. Pick your foot straight up & put it straight down. It mostly worked. 🤷🏾‍♀️ Keeping kitty litter in your car is another good idea. You can use it for traction.

[@ItsJustLisa]

I grew up in Madison and I’m now in Minnesota in the Twin Cities. I didn’t exactly march or penguin walk, but more of a hybrid. I think we all had some version of it, but never a name for it. A few years ago, one of the healthcare organizations did an actual PSA campaign with signs on buses, billboards and spokespeople making the rounds of the morning news shows promoting the “penguin walk”and stepping straight down rather than out from curbs and stairs. They still put the reminder ads on buses and on some billboards starting about December each year.

[@LaShumbraBatesAuDHD]

@@ItsJustLisa That sounds like a cool idea.

[@TimeLady8]

Before starting your car on a frigid morning, turn your lights on for a few seconds. This warms up the wiring and makes it easier to start. Source: Grew up in Buffalo NY - was told this by a snowplow mechanic.

[@lindacondray7918]

We have those heating pads for sore backs as part of our car emergency kit. They last for several hours. Put it over your heart or under neck to help circulate warmed blood and keep you warm.

[@victoriaoliver9958]

That's a great idea! We have hand warmers in our emergency winter kit, but I never thought of using the instant larger heating pads.

[@mikenixon2401]

Love your mannerisms as well as content, Lawrence. Stay warm. July is only seven months away. You'll make it. Be a blessing.

[@samanthab1923]

Then we’ll be complaining about the heat & humidity 😂

[@curiousfirely]

My winter hack: get outside! For me, it's snow shoeing, but I find once you find something to like about the snow, instead of fighting it the whole time, life becomes a lot more bearable!

[@zaram131]

Good advice!

[@mutteringcrone1210]

Yep. Ski, skate, sled, take pictures in winter wonderland.

[@angelhelp]

Here in northeastern SD, we're enjoying -9F right now, and yes, I mean enjoying. Winter is my favorite season, snow is one of the best aspects, and ice simply happens.

[@logwhitley]

My wife and I moved to Moscow. We decide to walk to the local mall during some heavy snow. Reaching some steps we walked down them side ways like a crab holding tightly to the handrail. As we got to the bottom two Russian lads walked to the stairs, tilted their feet and effectively skied down the steps and walked off, making us look like lemons.

[@nickyphoenix2470]

I keep a sack of the clay type of cat litter in my boot in the winter as if you get stuck on ice and snow. Spread it around your tyres and it will normally give you enough traction to get the car moving. You can buy windscreen covers that you attach inside the car doors to anchor it and you just remove it and all the snow and ice can just be shook off.

[@fibroflash]

Americans can't fit bags of cat litter in their boots

[@Undomaranel]

@@fibroflash Of course not, in the USA boots are for walking. We keep it in our trunks :)

[@elultimo102]

@@Undomaranel Doesn't that make it hard to swim??? xD

[@nickyphoenix2470]

@@fibroflash lol I forget that Boot is Trunk in the USA. 😁

[@nickyphoenix2470]

@@Undomaranel I think cat litter in your boots would be awfully uncomfortable 😁

[@vegantattoo7292]

Bubble wrap on the inside of your windows. No, Laurence! Not in the car! In the house! You fill a spray bottle with plain water, spray the windows, and apply sheets of bubble wrap. I stick the bubble side against the glass and it sticks like magic. Not only will this hack trap in the heat and lower your bill, it keeps nosey neighbors wondering what you're up to all winter long.

[@mjb9176]

Do you think I could do this in my greenhouse where the ceiling is that greenhouse plastic?

[@vegantattoo7292]

@@mjb9176 I don't see why not! That's a great idea! Try a small sheet from an Amazon delivery first. It might require more than water to stick all winter long and because it is upside down. Perhaps a light coat of spray adhesive if the water won't hold. I am dying to know if it works! Send me an update when you try it!

[@mjb9176]

@@vegantattoo7292 I will after it "warms" up a little; it's currently 8 degrees.

[@vegantattoo7292]

@@mjb9176 Yikes! It's a balmy 34 degrees here and I will stop complaining now. I look forward to hearing how it works out.

[@2JobsStillPoorUSA]

Hello. I have been telling folks about this method for years. I am glad it has gained some traction. I reused the bubble wrap from packages. And now it is mostly the pillow type those work as well.

[@BritInvLvr]

Having lived in Southern California my whole life, I found this funny and informative. Thanks!

[@elultimo102]

Weather is the one thing I miss from San Diego.

[@samanthab1923]

I once had a friend from Cali tell me they spend Christmas surfing & standing at a BBQ.

[@godsbuckets]

As a Canadian who now lives in the US I can relate to many of the same differences. Those personal injury attorney billboards are definitely more prevalent the further south you go. And so are the dented vehicles!

[@claytonecramer]

In Las Vegas, it is DUI attorneys and bottomless dance places. Such a classy town.

[@hollyfraser3926]

in the us, insurance companies give you money for the damages and you don't have to repair your car. Most people pocket the money and drive a damaged car. I got more money after my accident than I paid for my car in the states, here in BC, they just repaired my car.

[@fibroflash]

@@hollyfraser3926 ah, guilty memories of desperate survival tactics employed in the 90's... and of when future spouse, then mechanic, could find decent cars for under $500. and park them on the street next to the apartment

[@fortheloveofchocolat]

Oh! So informative. These are things I am unfamiliar with in the south. I saw a sign up tire chains and wondered what they were. Now I've seen them.

[@baystated]

On wicked cold nights, we keep the doors open on the cabinet under the kitchen sink, which is on an exterior wall. Cold air pools up in there and with all the water hookups, we don't want a burst pipe or damaged connectors.

[@samanthab1923]

I do the same in my laundry room. Washer & bathroom off of it are on that stone wall.

[@mom2zaw]

We lived in Minnesota for a few years so I knew all of these tricks (and have some of my own) so I didn't need to watch this but I just like watching your videos. But who would have guessed that I would have used all of them in the past few weeks here on the coast of Washington state! In the past 2 1/2 weeks we've had snow multiple times, had 11 days with highs less than 32 (a couple of teens) and 3 nights of lows with single digits! Today every pass to the eastern side of the state is closed! Stay warm and safe out there!

[@alabemos]

When as a Floridian I moved north for a few years, I learned to memorize my parking spot before going into a mall or large store. Otherwise I would come out and spend an hour or so wiping snow off various cars trying to find my own. Now happily back in Florida.

[@poopdotzilla6192]

Why didn't you use the horn button on your remote to locate your vehicle when you got out to the parking lot?

[@alabemos]

@@poopdotzilla6192 Because we didn't have horn buttons back then!

[@anitaholmes8201]

I'm pretty sure the cleared-off car owners appreciated the snow you and I swept off or dug away from their vehicles by mistake, too ❤ .

[@jenniferditman3788]

In Alaska no chains. Studs or Blizzaks (very expensive, grippy tires). Studs on sneakers and boots, too. Heat tape on the pipes. As for the wipers, we do that trick, too. Except when we forget, then we drive to work with the window down, & our head sticking out.

[@deniseketchum4332]

Back when cars had locks that you had to open with a key I use to put a magnet on the outside lock to prevent it from freezing. Always worked for me.

[@ruthsaunders9507]

Having a lighter to warm up your key helps too.

[@jordanhoughton1948]

Had a place in the Midwest with a garage once. It made the winters so much easier not having to scrape the car off every dang time it snowed. I miss it so much!

[@missyb.623]

The struggle is real. We use yak tracks to walk the dogs. Sometimes we cover the front of our vehicles with a tarp and bungie cord them down to prevent difficult ice/snow removal. We also have snow shoes and cross country skis, not only just for sporting!

[@jenarutberg9323]

To add one more idea...keep in the house, car and or jacket pockets chemical hand warmer packets people use for camping. If your electric goes out or you are stranded somewhere they are extremely warm, convenient, relatively cheap and small usually heating for 6-8 hours. I also have two rechargeable hand warmers, about the size of a computer mouse, that have several heat settings, lasts along time and can also be used to charge a cell phone. Don't let the term "hand warmer" fool you though, they are easy to hold in your hand it's true, but they pack a lot of heat.

[@jenarutberg9323]

@C. Lord I use zippo, but I think there are others. Zippo kind of looks like a huge kidney bean, the idea is to make it better to hold. I've been using them the last few days a lot of and they are great. Stay warm and take care!

[@jenarutberg9323]

@C. Lord also there are several heat settings on the zippo brand, make sure to get one you can adjust.you don't need it the same temp in your hands as in your hoodie pocket

[@mummy005]

I am lucky enough to have a garage to park our car in. But I have heard of most of these ideas before. I'm not sure I would be willing to waste a potato. Happy New Year and God bless you and Tara.

[@claytonecramer]

Part of why we have never used our garage as a storage unit.

[@visitingsantafe7036]

My front door (in my house) doesn't seal well despite the weatherstripping being replaced twice, so I put a strip of painter's tape along the seam where the cold air enters. It does a great job of blocking the outside air, and I just peel open one side when I have to open the door. Because it is painter's tape, it does not take off the paint or damage the door in any way.

[@examininglife4338]

I really like the idea of putting ziplock bags on the side mirrors, definitely going to try that! Thanks!

[@rebeccaholcombe9043]

Grocery store bags work as well, and you can tie them. If you have large vehicle mirrors, shower caps work pretty well also, and are more easily reusable. Heated mirrors are great Nd keep fog off as well.

[@examininglife4338]

@@rebeccaholcombe9043 Thank you!

[@jillhobson6128]

Don't your cars have heated side mirrors?

[@nikalice2068]

Cleats. Studded winter tires. Layers. Fleece > cotton. Mittens > gloves. Salt for porch & steps. Traction "sand" (tiny gravel bits) for driveway. Broom to sweep snow off car...etc.

[@ChIGuY-town22_]

Here is a winter survival tip here in Chicago, never move furniture to take a shoveled parking spot. Wear a good pair of wool socks, over cotton socks. Brilliant video, welcome to the Midwest.

[@PaulaZF]

I moved to Boston from California 40 years ago. I have a collection of hacks. I have a Honda Pilot that is high and difficult to clean the top off. Sometimes I put a tarp over the car before the storm. Then I drag the tarp off with the snow. It doesn’t work perfectly, but it works. Your can pour hot water on your wind screen/shield to remove the ice. Modern glass does not crack when you do that. Yoga pants under your trousers for a second layer on the bottom. Wool socks are the best. They retain the heat when wet. If you slip on the ice, try to land on your hip, not your tail bone, which I did and ruptured a disk in my spine. Try to get a landlord who does all the shoveling because he’s so meticulous. That one I lucked into.

[@dsarmy1]

I like to use the canned windshield spray on the ice. It helps melt the ice so much faster. Also get an extending snow scraper. Oh and one more thing people, please clear off the top of your cars!

[@joegee2815]

Layers is key. From long underwear on up. You can peel off a layer if necessary or put it back on when needed. We used to use a small sheet of cardboard like the bottom of a box holding a case of soda (beer), stop the windscreenshield wipers midway, and put the cardboard under the wiper on the drivers side. No ice on the windowscreenshield after you peel away the cardboard. Now they sell covers that do the same and hook on your side mirrors.

[@donnaroberts281]

My winter car hack : remote start. I just have to click a few buttons from the relative toastiness of my house and my car starts. I let it run for a little while, it melts the ice, I brush off what’s left and go on my merry way. The biggest issue is remembering to turn the heat all the way up when I get out of my car so it’s ready to blast when I hit the remote start.

[@anitaholmes8201]

Remote starter makes the humans happy, car engine block warmer makes the vehicles happy ❤ .

[@Rye_Toast]

I have a windshield cover, those nights when you would lift up your wipers? Just put the cover down instead, then you just remove it, shake it off and you're good to go. It covers the windshield and the wipers so everything is clear and ice/snow free, including the washer fluid jets.

[@erics607]

Another hack for getting ice off the windows faster is to have a spray bottle filled with a solution of rubbing alcohol an water in your car. To keep the rubbing alcohol from evaporating, you mix in water. Since rubbing alcohol doesn't freeze unless the temperature gets to -128 Fahrenheit, it ends up immediately melting the ice the instant it's sprayed on the window.

[@vbachman6742]

I add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to my spray bottle of alcohol and water. I used it this morning to unfreeze the latch on my gate. Works on frozen car door locks too.

[@tiagoprado7001]

Living in the tropics, my best winter hack is putting on a light jacket. But oh boy do I have a billion and one hacks for summer.

[@pattyolson3842]

Thanks. Good video. I live just outside of Chicago. I've been familiar with the windshield wiper hack for several years. I have fallen several times on ice and never been told to walk like a penguin. Maybe I'll try it when people aren't around to see. On additional winter hack I have for the home is, when the temperature is forecast to drop low enough for people to worry about their pipes freezing, leave the cabinet doors open below your faucets. That way, they will be exposed to the heat of the house, which reduces the risk of freezing pipes.

[@elultimo102]

I wonder if Laurence's penguin impression would qualify for a grant from the "Ministry of Silly Walks." (OK, that goes pretty far back, but so do I).

[@pizzedahff3127]

Let's not have an Argument Clinic over this.

[@ItsJustLisa]

Well, I found my fellow Python old farts! 🤣

[@pizzedahff3127]

@@ItsJustLisa We're just beating a dead parrot over here.

[@ItsJustLisa]

@@pizzedahff3127 🤣🤣🤣. It’s not dead, it’s sleeping!

[@lauraqtsigns5879]

Thanks to all of you for the laugh!

[@almostfm]

If you want to get rid of the noise from a dripping faucet when it's cold, a) make sure the plug is out/raised (depending on your sink) and place a sponge over the drain. It gives the water a soft place to land and all but eliminates the noise.

[@spiffyspits3605]

Thank you for the tip!!!

[@bluekitty3731]

Im a born and bred midwestern girl and I even learned a few new hacks! But I do have a few winter survival skills, other midwestern people might know, never ever try to clean off your ice covered car windows with warm/hot water...don't ask how I know! Don't walk on snow or ice with your hands in your pockets, in case you need to use your hands to brace yourself if you fall. Plastic bread bags over you feet before you put on your boots to keep your feet dry (my moms favorite thing to do to us kids before sending us outside to play)! And socks on the hands can be a substitute for mittens in a pinch, again thanks mom!

[@ShinKyuubi]

While I live in the south of the US and snow and ice in large amounts is rare (thank goodness) we had a few cold ones when I was growing up..and even now of course..but my mom had a scraper glove she would use since her job was at night and she would need to scrap any ice or frost off more often, especially since we didn't have a car port at my mom's house, unlike her parent's house, and so any water from the more common cold rain, or the rare snow, would freeze to the windshield and she would wear her scraper glove to keep her hand warm while she scrapped the windshield off. Where I live in the south if we get an inch and a half of ice..trouble starts, and any after that? Game over. We got got off guard in 2014 with a massive ice storm that stranded school buses on the interstate and my grandmother and I lost power for 3 days..rather scary as we had no heat and she was on oxygen..and she lived on a hill so..yeah..ice and hills are NOT a good mix.

[@willardwooten9582]

We don't get as cold or that much snow but occasionally we get hammered. I couldn't leave from Xmas day till the day after New Year because of ice. It snowed on Xmas Eve and then stayed below freezing till after New Year here in Washington State. Being 69 and still backpack I just whip out my MICRO SPIKES and attach them to my boots and no slipping. I always run water below freezing but this time it froze all week , lucky no broken pipes.

[@BrightMoon001]

I do something similar to ziplocks, but I use shopping bags, just put it around the mirror and tie the handles to tighten, I broke my little circular mirror off one time when trying to scrape my mirrors so I always wrap them when I know bad weather is coming :D. I agree with your opinion on the potato, just as much work as scraping and wastes a good potato.

[@HeleneViajero]

Greetings from Alberta. Try skating on icy sidewalks - safest method I've found in the 60+ years of living with ice and snow. Also agree with others who recommend survival supplies in your car. Take care.

[@UpNorthFreyja]

Before the last snow storm here in Wisconsin, I bought myself one of those windscreen/windshield covers. It's already saved a lot of scraping. Don't worry, there was still plenty of snow to brush off the rest of the car! My ex would recommend traction mats to help get you unstuck in the snow.

[@alexandrawormuth1986]

In Alaska, lots of people have two sets of tires - one for summer and one with studs for winter driving. Usually, you can only drive with studs on from October through May, otherwise you can end up with some pretty substantial fines. My preference for years has been to run Blizzak tires in winter. They are a softer tread and spread so that they get more traction in snow. Unfortunately, if you hit a patch of ice it doesn't matter what tires you're running. And the most effective footwear I've found are boots with stiff rubber cleats. Mine are from a company called Ice Bug, but I'm sure there must be other companies that make them. They even make running shoes for those who are inspired enough to run outside in the winter. Jumper cables, kitty litter, and an emergency bag with flares, blankets, water and some protein snacks are pretty standard when you live in a place that is winter six months a year. Some people, depending on how cold it is, might even have a bottle of chardonnay (screw off cap, of course).

[@r.awilliams9815]

My winter hack is a set of loggers corked boots. I can get around in the worst of conditions without falling. Just remember to take them off before you enter the house.

[@lisacobb7525]

Here in Ky we’ll be getting the nasty white stuff tomorrow. God bless our garage. We also leave the faucets on a thin stream during the frigid temps. Plus we leave all the bottom cabinet doors under sinks open. I also wrap the pipes under the sinks with towels. Keep a good blanket in the car & in the sofa. Best purchase ever was our ski pants. We don’t ski but they keep our legs warm. Hope we don’t get another Polar Vortex this year. I’m going to try the string method that someone mentioned when leaving the faucets on. One bathroom is right outside my bedroom & that noise makes me crazy.

[@OldMan_PJ]

My only advice is to keep the ice scraper and snow brush in the house until you need them. If you leave them in the car you're going to have to get past doors or a trunk that is frozen shut with ice.

[@samanthab1923]

Happened to me once. Got off the train & my car had been in the lot all day during an ice storm.

[@simonbarnett9773]

The Frozen Wiper thing is one of 1st winter hacks I learned when I moved from the UK to New England followed by running the taps!

[@ToniaElkins]

I’ve been doing lots of penguin walking this week here in Illinois. It’s currently -7°F. But growing up here I figured everyone knew to do the penguin walk lol. I broke my elbow falling on Ice when I was 19. I don’t plan on going through that again.

[@linkgrayson8994]

Lost In The Pond is a great way to bring in the New Year my family and I are looking forward to a year of great content from this channel as well as from Old Fashion AF