Well, we've had frost 2 of the past 3 nights. Time to start getting ready for winter. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
First thing I did was turn on the heat. Then I started thinking of all the things I need to do to get ready. I then changed it to a written list due to length.
Please add to the list. I’m sure I’ve forgotten things. Some items only apply to those of us in snowy environments.
So far I have:
Clean gutters (a couple times)
Empty lawn roller
Test generator - charge battery
Change oil and drain gas (or add sta-bil) to lawn mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers
Get all freezable liquids out of non-heated buildings
Assure pump operated sprayers are free of liquids
Assure garden hoses are void of water
Test snow blower
Get out the snowplow
Get out the snow shovels
Put scraper blade on tractor
Get cars ready - snow scrapers, winter windshield wiper fluid, blanket
Put snow tires on
Check antifreeze in all vehicles (cars, tractors, ATV's, RTV...)
Put up driveway markers
Pull horseshoe stakes (a real bummer if hit by the kids while sledding).
Prune and/or tie back bushes
Cut firewood for next year
Check woodstove - check/clean chimney, oil blowers, check gaskets, and clean catalytic converter.
Assure all trails are void of any dangers if covered by snow.
Get urea for melting ice on walking areas
Over seed grass
Weed eat down all annual plants
Adjust timers on outdoor lights
Get out winter boots, jackets, and gloves...
Get out kids sleds, toboggans...
Storm doors/windows, plastic…
First thing I did was turn on the heat. Then I started thinking of all the things I need to do to get ready. I then changed it to a written list due to length.
Please add to the list. I’m sure I’ve forgotten things. Some items only apply to those of us in snowy environments.
So far I have:
Clean gutters (a couple times)
Empty lawn roller
Test generator - charge battery
Change oil and drain gas (or add sta-bil) to lawn mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers
Get all freezable liquids out of non-heated buildings
Assure pump operated sprayers are free of liquids
Assure garden hoses are void of water
Test snow blower
Get out the snowplow
Get out the snow shovels
Put scraper blade on tractor
Get cars ready - snow scrapers, winter windshield wiper fluid, blanket
Put snow tires on
Check antifreeze in all vehicles (cars, tractors, ATV's, RTV...)
Put up driveway markers
Pull horseshoe stakes (a real bummer if hit by the kids while sledding).
Prune and/or tie back bushes
Cut firewood for next year
Check woodstove - check/clean chimney, oil blowers, check gaskets, and clean catalytic converter.
Assure all trails are void of any dangers if covered by snow.
Get urea for melting ice on walking areas
Over seed grass
Weed eat down all annual plants
Adjust timers on outdoor lights
Get out winter boots, jackets, and gloves...
Get out kids sleds, toboggans...
Storm doors/windows, plastic…