Reactive Blog #14 - Cold Weather Life Hacks

Cold Weather Life Hacks

As the weather keeps getting colder and colder, we need to do even more to try and stay warm, keep away from colds and stop things from freezing. This can come at a cost, with heated blankets and similar products being rather expensive. Here are some quick and easy life hacks on how to survive the cold!

Clearing a Driveway Full of Ice/Snow

Clearing a path or driveway full of snow or ice can be a long process, especially if it's only a thin layer, as it makes it a lot harder to shovel away properly. To fix this, you should use a large brush instead of a shovel and simply just brush it all away.

Non-Stick Spray on a Shovel

For thicker snow that can’t be brushed away, a great tip for clearing snow is adding non-stick spray onto the end of the shovel to stop the snow from sliding off and breaking apart when moving it. This will save you a lot of time and frustration when moving snow away on the cold mornings.

Utilising Excess Heat from the Oven After Cooking/Baking

Cold evenings are the worst. It can be hard to stay warm and relax without having half a dozen blankets on top of you. To save money on your heating bill, you can leave your oven slightly open after cooking/baking food to make use of the access heat. However, this is only suitable for electric ovens, as it may not be safe with gas.

Foam Pipe Insulator on the Bottom of the Door

Another way to keep warm on cold and windy nights is to prevent door draughts, trapping the heat inside your room. Instead of buying an expensive draught stopper, you can just slide a foam pipe insulator on the bottom of your doors. That will keep you warm for sure!

Winter colds – Vicks Vaporub in the Shower

The most annoying thing that comes along with cold weather is catching colds. It seems like they are neverending. You can prevent this by bringing some Vicks Vaporub in the shower with you, as it mixes with the hot air and clears your throat and nose. It is one of the most effective ways to use the product and it will keep them colds away for sure!