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November Checklist: Winter Prep Tips and Avoiding Common Mistakes

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Created: 2024-11-15

Created: 2024-11-15 10:36

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"Essential Life Hacks for November: A Guide to Preparing for Winter"


It's already mid-November. 🗓️ Have you felt the sudden drop in temperature and the approach of winter? This winter is expected to be particularly cold. So today, we've prepared essential tips and a checklist for perfectly preparing for winter! By reading this article, you can spend this winter warm and healthy without worry. 😊

1. Boiler Check-up: Why You Need to Do It Now

  • November is the time of year with the most boiler repair requests. Especially before the onset of severe cold weather, checking your boileris crucial; otherwise, you may experience significant inconvenience due to a malfunction. Simply checking the boiler pressureand checking the heating watercan prevent major breakdowns.
  • Tip: Use the timer function to operate it at appropriate times to save on heating costs.

2. Winter Essentials: Installing Bubble Wrap and Weatherstripping

  • It's difficult to maintain indoor temperature if cold air seeps through cracks. Installing bubble wrapand weatherstrippingcan raise the indoor temperature by up to 5 degrees. Installation is easy, and it saves on heating costs.
  • Tip: When installing on windows, spraying water will help secure it firmly.

3. Winter Skincare: Hydration is Key

  • In winter, the cold, dry air causes skin to dry easily. In such cases, using oil moisturizersor ceramide creamsis recommended. Also, using a humidifier indoorsto adjust humidity will keep your skin moist.
  • Tip: Mixing a few drops of natural oils (argan oil, jojoba oil) will maximize the moisturizing effect.

4. Year-End Shopping Season: Getting Ready for Black Friday

  • From mid-November, Black Fridayand various year-end sales begin. Adding necessary items to your shopping cart in advance and using discount codes and coupons can result in significant savings. If you plan to purchase from overseas, be sure to check customs duties and shipping costsin advance.
  • Tip: Using discount information apps like 'Cherry Picker' will help you stay informed about various discounts.

5. Winterizing Your Car: Checking Tires and Battery

  • Car batteries often die in cold weather. It's good to check the battery's condition in advance and replace it if necessary. Also, in winter, winter tiresallow for safe driving.
  • Tip: Maintaining slightly higher tire pressure than usual can improve fuel efficiency.

Prepare for winter perfectly and stay warm and safe!

Winter is a season where lack of preparation can lead to unforeseen problems. If you prepare in advance using the tips introduced in this article, you can spend this winter warmly without worry. If you have any winter preparation tips, please share them in the comments! 😊

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