Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us are not ready for its arrival. If you are prepared, you will be more likely to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start to fall.Precautions must be made as the first snow falls and continued thereafter.

Here are all sorts of inexpensive winterizing tips for dealing with extreme cold, heavy rain, snow, sleet, ice,fog, or blizzards. Many of these winter care tips can be used no matter where you live in the world. By following them, you'll not only save money by preventing more costly repairs or replacements later, but you will be safer.

Winter Care Hints & Tips

To protect your skin, from the ravages of winter cold, be sure to drink plenty of water to keep hydrated, always wear gloves when going outside,use plenty of moisturizer, and put on protective lip balm. Inexpensive choices to seal in moisture in your face and hands are using a bit of petroleum jelly or baby oil. These work just as well, sometimes better, than pricey cosmetic-company creams. They also act as a block to the dehydrating effects of cold winds.

Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: layers of light, warm clothing;mittens; hats; scarves; and waterproof boots. If you are walking in a snowy area that has nearby vehicle traffic, you need to keep warm by dressing in layers, but you must also make sure that your hat or scarf doesn't prevent you from hearing what's around you. Snow drifts can act as sound blockers or sound absorbers, muffling the sounds of approaching motor vehicles. Wearing hats, ear muffs, and scarves that cover your ears also can distort or even eliminate these sounds. This is not to suggest that you should forgo wearing head protection when walking, but rather, be aware of the potential dangers they can impose on you and take action to be more aware of your surroundings and vehicles. If you're listening to an iPod, turn the volume down. Better still,leave it at home. Being aware is cost-free to keeping you safe.

Don’t use electric heaters or electric blankets which may have a lot higher electricity consumption than an air-conditioner does, bad radiation and hidden adventure of electric shocks and fire.

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