Preparing for a Winter Storm

Although being stuck inside during a winter storm for an extended period of time is not likely, it is important to be prepared for anything. Just like many people keep a survival kit in their car, it is a good idea to keep one in your house, as well. This list of items is sure to keep you comfortable during your time inside!

Blankets/Warm Clothes

Make sure that you have plenty of blankets and layers of clothing easily accessible in your home. If the heat in your house stops working, it is important that you have another way to keep your body warm. Your blankets should be stored in a place that everyone in your home is familiar with.

Wearing layers is another way to keep your body insulated. Layers are very easy to take off if you are warm enough, but if you do not have them, it can be difficult to get your body temperature back up.

Water/Food

Water is another very important means of survival. If the ground is cold enough, the pipes in your home can freeze. This means that there would be no source of water in your home. Stock up on cases of bottled water or gallon jugs that can be stored in a closet or basement of your home, just in case.

Food is also an essential. Non-perishable food items are a good option that can be kept without refrigeration and will last for extended periods of time. This is good if you were to create a survival kit in a specific area of your home.

Candles/Matches

Most people rely solely on electricity to get us through the day. It can be easy to forget that during a storm, power can be lost. Keeping candles, along with matches to light them, as a source of light, and also a small amount of heat, when sitting inside during the storm.

Although we hope that no one gets trapped inside this winter, we wanted to remind you of the importance of being prepared. Hopefully this list gave you some reminders to stock up the next time you are at the store! Remember, if you do not want to shovel after the winter storm, let us do the work for you!

Snow Activities

Shoveling snow has been a chore in Minnesota for as long as any of us can remember. In order to get cars out of the driveway after a night-time snowfall, we must bundle up and grab our shovels. The piles of snow of the side of your driveway are a reminder of the early mornings and long hours spent walking with your shovel, but those piles can also be the staple for fun, family activities.

Build a Fort

With the sides of your driveway housing the most snow in your yard, it is the perfect place for you, along with your friends and family, to build a snow fort. Snow forts can range for as little as digging a trench, to as in-depth as creating a snow castle.

Check out these elaborate snow castles!

Have a Snowball Fight
A snowball fight is a fun event for people of all ages. You don’t need a lot of snow, or a lot of people, to have a snowball fight. You can spontaneously throw the first snowball towards one of your friends or loved ones, or take the time to plan teams and organize a full event with your friends and neighbors. You can also utilize the fort you may have created on the side of your driveway!

Use as a Blank Canvas

Snow paint is easy and inexpensive. A squirt bottle, some food coloring, and water are the only things you need to send your kids out for some artistic fun. Here are the full instructions!

Now that you know the snow of the side of your driveway is not just a reminder of your time shoveling, but also a place for fun with your family and friends, take advantage of it! You can also let us do the work for you! Visit our website to see what we can do to take your shoveling time down to zero!