If your ipe deck is new you probably don’t need to do this, but if your deck is cracked or fading you may want to apply a new coat before the harsh weather sets in. Rain, snow and low temperatures can ruin unprotected wood, so make sure your deck’s finish is up to snuff.

“Too busy to take my time.” Late for a meeting? Kids waiting to be picked up? If you’re running late then keep calm. Better still, when bad weather closes in, try to allow extra time for winter journeys. Above all, keep safe.

Clear the gutters. Remove any stuck debris. Test the downspouts to be sure they are directing water at least 12 inches away from the foundation of the house. To make the exterior of the gutters look like new, especially white ones, take a tip from the experts: wipe them down with a household cleanser such as 409 or Fantastic.

2004 buick park ave Turn over the engine and clean the undersides of the lawn mower to remove traces of grass, muck attached to the blades and clean the working parts of lawn mower. Remove any foreign material lodged between blade and body.

prepare for winter Slow down. It is important to slow the speed of your driving down in snowy conditions. Everything on your car slows down in snowy weather like turning, accelerating, and stopping all take longer so you will want to slow your speed down.

Snow tires are some of the greatest tools available for those who live in areas with strong winter weather. These tires are important for those who are driving on both snow and ice, and must do so on a regular basis. The tires create friction, while the power of the steel and the weight of the vehicle help break through the ice.

cars in winter 3) Plan for snow and ice removal: Many elders either can’t or shouldn’t shovel snow. It’s a classic way of having a heart attack. Ice is dangerous, as a fall in a senior citizen can have drastic results. A good friend of my grandparents was killed when he slipped on ice and hit his head. If you can’t do it, find a neighbor or a service that will. At the very least, make sure the elder has a snowblower.

You can also make use of a vacant icy parking space to teach lessons of braking. The cars having ABS (anti-lock brake systems) have particular feel and driver need to get accustomed to this system.

Repair all cracked or chipped glass. Even if you have been driving around for months with a chip in your glass, the cold weather can cause that chip to spread quickly into a crack. It is much more affordable to have chips repaired before they spread. In fact, many insurance companies will pay the full price for a repair. Once the chip spreads into a large crack, the windshield will need to be replaced.