Greetings!
Now that November has arrived, daylight savings time and the cold weather are back. This year being a "La Nina" year, forecasters are expecting freezing temperatures and possible snow.
Now is the time to dedicate a few hours one weekend morning preparing your car and home for the winter months. A few simple steps can save you from being left out in the cold.
Take care and Happy Thanksgiving,
Steve Scott |
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Be Wise
And Winterize! | |
The thought of the winter storm of 2008 still makes some of us cringe. Gas stations were running out of gas, people were getting stranded in their cars and neighborhoods were covered under snow and ice for weeks.
Unfortunately, we might have another rough winter this year and a few minor mistakes can turn into big problems. Being prepared can make the difference between getting home safely when the big snow hits, or waiting in your car on the side of the road for a tow truck in the freezing cold.
Here's some great winterizing tips to get you prepared for this winter.
Get your Car ready for Winter
- Take your car in for a check up at your mechanic to check fluids, brakes, anti-freeze, tire pressure, hoses, battery, and lights to make sure everything is in good working order. Most dealerships and service centers run "Winterizing" specials this time of year for around $100.
- Invest in a pair of special winter windshield wipers. They help with visibility in slushy conditions. You can get them at any auto parts store and I've seen them at Costco.
- Make sure you have De-Icer in your windshield wiper fluid and that your reservoir is full.
- If you don't have snow tires for your car, Carry a set of snow chains and make sure you know how to install them. It's a lot easier to practice in your dry garage than on the side of the road in the slushy snow.
- Try to never go below 1/2 take of gas in the winter. If you get stuck in your car, at least you will have heat.
- Pack an emergency bag with a few essentials to store in your car for the winter. It could save your life.
- Flashlight
- Blanket, hat and gloves
- Tow strap
- Jumper cables
- Ice scraper
- Warning Device (triangle or flare)
- Small shovel
- First aid kit
Get your Home ready for Winter 
- Protect your pipes. Cover outside faucets with inexpensive Styrofoam covers, avoid using rags as they can freeze and actually counter their intended purpose.
- Be sure to disconnect all garden hoses- the water can freeze back into the pipes.
- Know exactly where your main water shut-off is located, so you can reach it in an emergency.
- Clean your Gutters. Leaves, debris and water can form into ice dams that can cause water to back up and seep into the house.
- Change or clean your furnace filter. This can prevent fires, increase efficiency and lower energy cost.
- Remove any tree branches that may cause damage during wind, snow ice storms. If you have any sick or dead trees, have them removed by a professional. Falling trees can cause serious property damage and injuries.
- If you leave on vacation, set your thermostat to 60 degrees and open cabinet doors below your sinks to allow warm air to circulate by your pipes.
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Thanksgiving
Fun Facts |
Some would say Thanksgiving is the best meal of the year, but did you know that at the first Thanksgiving in 1621, turkey was not even on the menu?
This month 45 million turkeys will be eaten on Thanksgiving and over 272 million turkeys are raised in the United States every year. The average Americans eats 13 pounds of turkey a year. We really love our turkeys!
On Thanksgiving, we consume about 4000 calories which is about 1500 calories more than what we should consume in a day. Thank God it's only once a year!
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 | | Steve Scott |
 | | Valarie Scott |
 | | Chris Madsen |
 | Mark Balastieri
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