winterhacker
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Make An Under-The-Door Draft Blocker With A Pool Noodle
With the cold weather hitting much of Australia, it’s the season to start weather-proofing your house. You can make a simple but effective draft stopper that keeps warm air in and cold air out with a pool noodle and a pillowcase or sheet.
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Don’t Try To Warm Frostbite With Friction
Although snow sports can be great fun, they also bring the risk of frostbite. Trying to warm frostbitten skin or hands by rubbing them together can actually do more damage. Instead, your first priority should be to get out of the elements.
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How To Get Ready For The Ski Season While Stuck In The Office
The white stuff is finally falling in the Snowies and Alpine types are getting ready to strap on their boots and skis and head for the slopes. But sitting in an office one day and plummeting down a mountainside the next is asking for injury. Experts recommend six weeks of preparation, so here’s how to…
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Use Candles And Flower Pots To Heat A Small Room More Effectively
Candles are far more effective for lighting than heating. However, with a heat-resistant container and a couple of flower pots, you can turn those candles into a space heater.