Coffee Chat: Prepaing for Extreme Cold

[@nickstevens885]

Thank you for your advice Mr president Keep your advice just for the chickens Thank you

[@marybanks5977]

Thanks for all info . you give .My wife and I do enjoy your videos .Your real and do what your saying in life have a good day and stay warm

[@snarkydinkfarm329]

Shout out from central Michigan !!! Good advice... A lot of your viewers had great tips... Everyone stay safe...

[@anthonyspicer874]

If I thought it was going to get so cold my pipes would freeze even though I trickled the water. I turned the breaker off to my well, drained pressure tank, hot water heater and plumb lines. I stocked up on bottled water. I'd say good luck, but your a real trooper. You got this brother.👍

[@justinjelenek4915]

Boy, am I glad I live in Phoenix. I don’t miss the cold winters up north. Stay safe, y’all. I’m praying for ya.

[@mikewoods897]

Great public service announcement and reminder to think of those who need help preparing. Hope you all stay safe and warm. God bless you and may Christ heal your ailments. Thank you for sharing brother in Christ.

[@lindabirdrutter6695]

Great video and extremely helpful! I'll be keeping you all in prayer that you all stay warm and safe. I live in Southwestern lower Michigan and Wednesday afternoon they're saying the windchill could be -47. Are bracing for the next five days but Wednesday through Friday supposed to be the worst. I'm so grateful to God though for all of the things we have to keep us warm and Monday I'm going to be going out and trying to get some plastic for the windows. We live in an apartment but it's so pretty cold already. I have a handicapped daughter and I worry about her circulation she doesn't feel things the way we do. Luckily I got her a electric blanket for Christmas so that should be helpful in the fact if the power stays on. But preventive measures like you were talking about can save your life

[@babs2522]

Great suggestions John, if you have to go out you could always take a couple of hot water bottles with you, especially when you have to keep getting in and out of your car/trucks to get shopping. Stay warm and safe and love and blessing to you all :)

[@thatotherdebra1834]

Grocery bags are also great over your shoes/boots or over your socks before putting shoes on. Secure with string or good ole duck tape. Keep some in our car kit.

[@victoriahiggs4063]

Thanks for the ideas

[@skylarkrabbitry9185]

Just wanna say it’s been a few years and I use to watch your channel religiously around the time we decided to start “Homesteading” Good 4+ yrs ago... rabbits, goats, chickens, turkey, ducks, geese, and a few cows later 😂... Here I am. And after watching idk how many other channels I always find my way back to yours. Stay well. Great straight to the point advise as always. Here in WI... We prep for Winter Period. There is no “it might be a bad one”... We just assume it’s going to be. Stock up on food, water, etc. Rather go into spring with extras.. both us and the animals. We do use heated buckets, but we are prepared for power failure. Be prepared, and Be prepared to be Prepared.

[@GrammaRosesHomestead]

Thank you! Excellent information.

[@gregoryvrooman9546]

Amazing how many people who move into a cold winter state are not prepared.Most lessons are hard learned.

[@poodledaddles1091]

thanks for the video!

[@donnabuzzella5035]

great video thank you for your information

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

GREAT video!! We do search and rescue here in the California Sierras and advise folks to always let someone know where you are going, your route as well as you car make/model and license plate number in case you do not get home and they need to send help. Also keep power bars or high energy bars in the car along with a gallon of water, because these will help provide your body with energy which creates heat. We also have a sleeping bag in the car which can be unzipped and used as an extra warm blanket. We have simple plain cream coloured quilts as drapes because they provide extra insulation that keeps heat in while providing light since the sun can show thru light coloured fabric. And do not forget to either have extra insulation around water pipes or allow water inside kitchen/bath sinks to drip so they don't freeze. Today I was listening to advise being given to those with vehicles who live in areas that will be getting the -50 temperatures dues to the polar vortex. One expert noted keep a fuel tank more than half-full helps to prevent fuel lines from freezing and that the cold can affect tire pressure. A temperature change of just 10 degrees can cause a 10 percent reduction, or constriction, of air in tires. And never leave medications like insulin or any medication that has to be shaken before use. Also beverage in cans or bottles can expand and explode, so make sure they don't freeze in your vehicle. And NEVER leave pets and kids in a car in freezing weather!!

[@freshstarthomestead973]

Prayers for you and yours for good health. Good to see you back on. Great tips. Thanks for sharing. And absolutely southern KY isn't use to the temps coming either. Stay safe and warm....... I roll blankets for the bottom of my door just for extra insulation.

[@ADrunkBassist]

Yeah, here's one. We use this 2 inch thick polyfoam insulation on the metal roofs we install. It's got a foil coating on one side and a vapor barrier on the other size. If you can get something like that, just cut it to the size of your windows and tape it in with some chrome tape. The foam acts like a styrofoam cup and the foil reflects heat back into the house. Only thing is you lose all your daylight coming through the window but if it's cold enough you don't care.

[@mikehall6179]

Just wanted to say ty buddy !!! Indiana here . Guess what ....yep we lost power tonight and thought of you and made a can tp heater lol. Its working great. Agan thanks for the tip 💝💝💝💝😀😀😀😀

[@christiebetts4970]

Thankyou for the tips! I disagree about you not being special.I wish there were more men like you.The best to you and your family.Just wanted to add a warning about using rock salt on iced up surfaces,it can burn pets paw pads

[@MsJaniceBell]

Feel better soon John. Y'all stay safe and warm up there.

[@michelerucker3755]

Stay safe we are weatherproofing today, thanks for the video😇😇😇

[@joannsomers8178]

So glad to see you back on youtube, hope you are better. I love you brother. You are a good man. jas

[@MI_Prepper]

That is quite a saw on your wall John. Good to see you!

[@lonniesaint655]

Love your videos!

[@jodyflores601]

I think you're a special dude. Thank you for the tips. Hope you stayed warm, IA is pretty nasty cold too. Fru Fru coffee, lol that was a belly laugh, thank you. Blessings :)

[@AmericanLibertyFighters]

Good to see a video from you, hope you and yours are doing well. When I was in Minnesota we would keep blankets, cover all’s and candles in our vehicles.

[@jillygirl2024]

I pull blinds down during cold evenings or days. I have full length lined drapes which I pull together & pin closed with wooden clothes pins - could always use the binder clips from stationary store to close them - it works great keeping the cold out & warmth in

[@ediemurray1692]

Good suggestions. I make everyone an emergency kit for in their cars also.

[@sandranevins2144]

We got caught in an unexpected snow/ ice storm in Colorado on vacation in a motel without any cooking or refrigerator. This is what we did used the trunk of car to store food and I used the electric iron turned upside down balanced on trash can. Put frying pan on iron to cook food. Put extra blanket over window and door to insulate with towel rolled up at bottom of door. Bathroom had an electric heater, just used to take chill out. Sorta got tired of scrambled eggs.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

I hope you and yours stay warm, froo froo coffee and all. :)

[@rickshackleford6478]

Thanks John... Great video...

[@darlene2421]

I am from northern Indiana on Michigan line and we are having the same weather as you. I stay in my apartment and pile on layers. Stay safe and as warm as possible.

[@ohiohomesteader4207]

Bring on the cold!!!..... ready in Coshocton county

[@ruthberanek13]

Good advise. In my car i keep a couple of blankets, extra hat, gloves, mittens, scarf, some snackz and a car emergency kit. I will be getting hand warmers.

[@kiwi-bp6uo]

A convenient tip....have water available in case waterlines freeze. Flushing toilet water would be handy too. Leave cabinet doors open under sinks.

[@primrozie]

Thanks for the video. I don't think people are listening around here. We're in W. PA. We put a heat lamp in the coop and need more straw. You have great tips!

[@milcotto4153]

Very good advice, jnull0. They might save lives. I am glad you are taking the little ones into the house. Can we see them in a video? Stay warm and all the best health wise and everything else wise to you, your family and friends and to all the viewers:-)

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Excellent advice! God Bless.

[@michaelteel5902]

Blessings to you and family

[@MrBeav1018]

Stay warm Jnull0 hope you feel better soon if your stuck on the road make sure you have some you have some sterno 's to heat up.

[@roberttolley5055]

Good video brother

[@larrybuehler6246]

We roll up a towel or blanket and place them at the bottom of our doors. It helps keep a draft from coming in under the doors.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well, but this video has some really good advice. Take care of yourself.

[@hhottsfishing]

nice video brother man!

[@juliebaker6969]

One of the best things that you can have on hand in case of emergency is a large full can of Crisco (the solid shortening, not the cooking oil) and a taper candle that is at least a bit taller than the can. In the event that your lights go out, or even if you just need a bit more heat. Simply stick the candle down into the center of the full can (you can use 2 or 3 candles for more light and heat). Then just light the candle, it will burn for several days straight (though the more candles you use the quicker the Crisco burns away). Solid shortening is actually a long, clean burning fuel source.

[@tonimactavish9937]

To a down to earth real guy, bless you and your family. Stay warm!

[@ConnieDAgostino]

Great tips! I live in an old drafty house. I use old T-shirts on my windows before I put up plastic. As for the car on extreme bitter cold winter nights, I remove the car battery and leave in my house. Thanks for sharing!

[@thatotherdebra1834]

Brilliant! Also unlock your car doors.

[@ConnieDAgostino]

@@thatotherdebra1834 That may be a good idea in certain areas but I live in the city with a lot of crime. That's asking for trouble. Even though it would be funny if they try to drive off and can't because I have the car battery in the house. Lol 😂😂😂

[@reneebrown5598]

@@ConnieDAgostino it might be funny right up until they bust all the windows to be assholes because they figure you rigged it.

[@MalcolmSmall]

you are right about the batteries I live where this is normal winter weather everyone has issues with batteries.

[@ladyb003]

The first thing I noticed about this video was......you're sitting in my seat. LOL. Well when I'm out there anyhow. I know you're as prepared as you can get. We're in for a frigid few days. You've got people commenting about what they do. That will definitely get people thinking of what else they need to do. (I will be okay. I have milk, bread and eggs.....lol. Have kerosene and propane for heat if the electric goes out. And I know where I can come if I need to.) Thanks for sharing...........Love y'all.

[@legholdchuck]

Good video

[@brushmountainman819]

Awesome saying brother. Secure enough in my dudeliness. Stay warm and safe brother.

[@davidjones1393]

THKS STAY SAFE

[@vernseals4595]

Good reminders and info. Y'all stay warm up there. This is Vern-(1hillbilly66) from here in the hills of Tennessee, God bless you and yours, out.

[@livinglife8333]

Keep your drapes closed to help with cold coming thru windows, put a draft stop at the bottom of your doors. To help save on propane use hay box to finish cooking soups, stews, casseroles etc.

[@randyeschenbacher6622]

I’ve lived in north central Minnesota my whole life. I had -31 this morning and it got to -4 for a high. Wearing a face mask is good but I found putting a bandana over the mask helps in two ways. It keeps the throat area covered and your able to breath through your mouth or talk without risk of the cold cracking the enamel on your teeth. If you do not have much snow it would behoove you to cover your sewer and drain field. Hay,straw,concrete blankets even building insulation. In your car you should have access to a snow emergency kit that you have put together before hand. I’m sure u tube should have something on this. When it’s frigid like this I use a stout walking stick for balance . Open all your cupboard doors where you have sink or drain pipes in. All these suggestions I learned the hard way. There was once I ran into a major problem when the polar vortex was -58. I actually thought that my life might end. Think things out before making your moves and plan on a Murphy’s law scenario and you should be fine.

[@richardr7947]

In Indiana had -20 wind chill this morning. Also make sure to check out your spare tire.

[@aliciamcnamar8203]

PAPA BEAR aka Jason says its your turn to call! lol hey glad you've been busy .

[@ronhart8857]

Thank you Junll0, always enjoy your chats, and ideas about saving money!

[@granddadsyoungin9038]

Thanks for the info man I hope you get over your health issues and feel better

[@johncahill1408]

Good job Brother 👍, some of us know how to do it. Good or you to let those who don't what to do. You might just have saved somebody's bacon!👍

[@ellenfisher6341]

Blessings from 'Just a Regular Ole Dudette' from Central Virginia ! Thanks for the tips & reminders. Hope you feel better really soon ~ stay warm. Spring is right around the corner !

[@jimkunkle2669]

I made a candle in a jelly jar and put it in my trunk with blankets. A single candle can knock the chill off in a car and keep it warm enough to keep you alive.

[@STEVENRAY18]

It is so great that you take the time to explain things to people that they may not know and understand I think that all of the people that are subscribers to your channel are very lucky to have you a hand you are a very intelligent person weather you admitted or not you may have gotten your education from these school of hard knocks but it is a good education and now days I firmly believe that people need you and others like you to bring things to their attention that they may have overlooked a big thank you from me and I am sure that everyone else feels nice same

[@larrydonell3622]

Make sure to leave the sink cabinet and vanity doors open so heat can get in and help prevent pipes from freezing. Let the faucets drip.

[@michelleworrell5815]

If you live in a mobile home, and you dnt have heat tape on your pipes. LET YOUR WATER TRICKLE!!!! Sometimes even if you have a heat tape, if there is one small area that may not be wrapped.. Your pipes could freeze!! And ty for all your info.. That was very thoughtful of you to put it out there... God bless and stay warm.

[@SerenityHillFarmstead]

This is smart for everyone to do!!

[@heavenboundhomestead126]

Thank you I haven't been paying attention to the weather. I didn't know bad weather was coming in. So thank you again. This is the first year I have not been able to get my own firewood. I've been getting a little bit here in there. So I'll definitely be doing some Gathering

[@rickayers3150]

All good stuff, hunker down brother and be safe.

[@prepperinprogressdenab850]

I always kept an alcohol/to heater in my van, as well as an extra bottle of alcohol. A few years ago I broke down & it took almost 3 hours for help to arrive. That heater kept me plenty toasty until my kids showed up! Always have one with me now! Really good to see you John! Stay warm & safe!

[@reneebrown5598]

If you are prepping your car/truck think about adding the smaller size can with toilet paper and alcohol or at least a shaffing dish heater. They work better and won't spill than a candle.

[@jasongerhardt6201]

Hey John I love you videos, you are a inspiration to a lot of people. Keep putting out the videos on the every day things you do, I love them. Wished you would do even more. Keep it up big guy!!!

[@bigjoesvideos752]

All good advice. Good video my friend.stay warm and hope your health issues aren’t to bad.god bless.

[@krzyhorse5255]

If you dont have tank heaters for water troughs, ( my horse chews on EVERYTHING ) I keep a hammer and a pool skimmer beside my trough, this allows me to bust the ice into small pieces then skim out all the ice without getting my hands wet, then add bucket of HOT water to trough so it warms up enough to drink,,, repeat 3 to 4 times daily

[@sandranevins2144]

Metals and waring Jewlery can cause frostbite. In Oklahoma one winter -30 below wind chill. Several cases of people with pierce ears and nose exposed to the cold temperatures had to have doctor remove Jewlery. One lady lost part of ear lobe and part of nose. If I hadn't seen pictures don't think I'd believed it.

[@ron12ism]

in my car i keep blankets socks and rubber boots a lighter and a candle a candle will put out alot of heat extra coat and dry gloves jumper cables and even a shovel if im in snow and i get in the ditch i use the shovel to make sure tail pipe is clear

[@JanetWilham]

and do not forget that when its cold like that the electric can go off....and then heat wrap pipes will freeze so if you know anyone with a heat type torpedo type heater or someone has a gas powered generator and all the neighbors stay in communication if one needs heat of any type or pipes unfrozen before they burst---call people daily 2 times a day--neighbors, family etc.....just stay safe all and don,t forget to pray...God bless. PS==get what you need now,medicines , bread, milk or whatever---do not wait !!!!!that way you won,t have to go out God willing. and don,t forget to store up some water in jugs or whatever you have incase of water freeze ya never know when city water pipes will burst which they have.

[@survivalltsurvivallt2795]

Hey you are cool

[@maryburgin6097]

plug in that lower radiator hose heater thingy on your car. We had frost inside the window panes in our house in MN! Big ole house, hard to heat.

[@matthewmcgowan5164]

One thing we always do whether it be a cold snap or summer thunderstorms.......We fill one of the bathtubs with water. I live out in the country so if the power goes off we still have water to flush the toilet. also fill up your Gotte Jugs so you have drinking water Or water to make that coffee with in the morning!!!!

[@bettyadkisson1681]

Keep a metal coffee can with candles matches food to eat and sand in the bottom for heat. Til you can get pulled out.

[@patrick45sue]

Watching from Australia we have just had 5 days of 42- 45 Celsius, very hot, I couldn't imagine how you live in such cold temperatures..

[@Captainfatdad306]

It's not so bad. We're so used to it that it's not uncommon to see someone shoveling snow in their shorts. I've done it before haha.

[@Chrissvarietychannel549]

The Dude abides. I have been drinking hazelnut creamer every since it turned cold.

[@joycebritt4014]

Never let your gas tank get below half a tank.

[@tankjones6731]

Always love the videos! Stay warm and keep the pot full!

[@prairieparry]

When exposed to extreme cold, the battery in your phone depletes very quickly. It helps to keep your phone in an inside pocket to keep it warm when you are outside.

[@tammywebb1385]

Wish I had watched this sooner about the tin can. We lost power for a few hrs. It had gotten so cold all of the pets water dishes froze solid. For chickens just a helpful hint we add cat food to there diet and black oil sunflower seeds are given to our rabbits.

[@infinityoutdoorstx5589]

too add to the cell phone charged, it is a good idea to keep a few external batteries full charged at all times so that you can charge not only your phones but any electric device that will charge via a USB port. I keep several in my home and one in each vehicle as you never know when you will not have access to AC power.

[@Brad1237202]

Thanks John for the video!!!

[@bigsikk45]

Thank you John great set of tips! I'm in Colorado and I work outside daily. I have spent extra money on key pieces of equipment. I wear insulated boots and always wear 2 pairs of socks one regular pair and a wool pair on the outside. Then I have multiple jackets for every kind of weather either rain,sleet and snow. Also a good pair of coveralls is a must if your going to be outside for many hours. Lastly I have a beanie/ facemask to wear under my hard hat. My partner had to go back to the shop for most of the day because he doesn't have the right gear. I hope everyone is safe and warm during these storms

[@SgtSnausages]

Ski goggles. They fit over top of glasses and are (mostly) anti-fog. Any time it's below zero and I'm out in it, they're part of the uniform on The Homestead. Wit these you can have ZERO exposed skin. Also Southern Ohio. Brown County.

[@terry269]

this is what I do, I take the spare tire from underneath the truck and put it in the box of the truck, if I have a flat it will be easier to change the tire and less time outside

[@joshcamp6135]

Thanks for the video John I’m 20 min from Lake Michigan we are getting hit hard right now this is going to be brutal for us and I have watched all the videos you have posted I got the alcohol cans ready to go I have been preparing for this for 3 days now thanks John for the info and caring for all the people who watch your videos we are ready for the cold thanks John again

[@timpurk8467]

I'm about 10 minuets from lake Michigan, Allegan county. Cold and snowing like mad now.

[@joshcamp6135]

Tim Purk same in Holland north the wind is bad right now

[@timpurk8467]

@@joshcamp6135 I work in Holland, live in grand junction

[@chriskoplin8850]

Keep your car fuel tank full when bad weather hits. Have games and books around to pass time also a good time go through the photo album.

[@jesusislord2457]

Thanks for the tips John. I'm glad my ancestors decided to move to south Georgia long before I came along! lol I'm a sissy when it comes to winter and this 45 degrees it is here right now has these old bones cutting the fool telling me to stay put. I hope you're feeling better everyday and get over whatever ails you. Peace and Love

[@justmike57]

I think you covered a lot of bases with the cold weather

[@joycebritt4014]

Stay warm my friend!

[@abetterme1238]

Hope you and your beautiful family is ok

[@briankshaw8755]

Good tips. Good to see you back making videos. Stay warm.

[@jimkunkle2669]

Hope you’re feeling better soon. Stay warm!

[@airamgallardo2380]

I like all your videos, God bless you.

[@PinkinPA]

Harbor freight has wool blend blankets for $10.99. They're great for hanging over drafty doors and walls that are cold. They're also great for putting on your bed :)

[@milcotto4153]

Blankets made of 100% wool is even better. You can sometimes find them cheap in thrift stores.