You Need a Different Ice Box in Your Freezer
Photo: PJjaruwan (Shutterstock) Open, free-floating ice trays—even the silicone ones—are no way to store ice. They’re prone to breaking, being stinky, and there’s always one ice cube that will never…
How to Measure Ice Accumulation (Because It’s Different From Snow)
Photo: Nagel Photography (Shutterstock) Last week, Winter Storm Landon slowly worked its way across the country, causing frigid temperatures, heavy snowfall, and slippery roads. And thanks to the freezing rain…
How to Melt Ice Without Salt
Photo: Nancy Bauer (Shutterstock) After any winter storm comes the time when you have to get out from under the blanket, and head outside to take care of your sidewalks…
How to Prevent Ice Dams From Ruining Your Roof
Photo: northlight (Shutterstock) Ice dams are the result of a freeze-and-thaw cycle when there’s snow on your roof, and they suck. They can cause damage to your roof and gutters,…
How Cold Is Too Cold to Run Outside?
Photo: Andrey Yurlov (Shutterstock) When I signed up for that spring marathon, I envisioned myself at the end of a breezy race day: exhausted, victorious, and comfortable in weather-appropriate leggings…
How to Take Winter Photos That Aren’t White and Blurry (Unless That’s the Point)
Photo: Marina Zezelina (Shutterstock) Capturing the natural beauty of a snowy winter day seems like it would be fairly straightforward, but it’s (usually) not as simple as grabbing your phone…
How to Prepare Your Garden for the First Frost
Photo: Liudmila Fadzeyeva (Shutterstock) The first freezing night of autumn can be disastrous for your garden. Although some plants thrive in low temperatures, many others die at the merest kiss…
The Fastest Ways to Defrost Your Freezer (and Prevent Future Buildup)
Photo: Ahanov Michael (Shutterstock) It’s nearly impossible to keep a freezer 100% frost-free. Opening the door lets moisture in, and that moisture freezes, building up on the walls, ceiling, and…
How to Keep Your Basement from Flooding When Snow & Ice Start to Melt
Photo: cunaplus (Shutterstock) Over the past few weeks, many parts of the country have experienced serious winter weather—including areas that don’t normally see that kind of snow and ice. And…
How to Use Snow When You Don’t Have Running Water
Photo: Lillian Tveit (Shutterstock) Right now, many people in Texas have power but no water and are turning to melting snow to have something to drink or wash in. This…