Bake It Off(01 of14)
Open Image ModalJust because holiday baking is over doesn't mean you should stop with the homemade goodies. The warmth from the oven will spread to the rest of your home. (credit:zveiger alexandre via Getty Images)
Love Your Water Bottle(02 of14)
Open Image ModalThis one takes a bit of forethought, but you can do it. Fill a hot water bottle with, well, hot water, and put it in your bed 20 minutes before you get in, preferably with your pajamas on top. Voila, an instant heated mattress. (credit:Odin Eidskrem via Getty Images)
Improve Your Shovel ..(03 of14)
Open Image Modal.. by spraying cooking oil on it before you start to deal with the snow. It helps it slide right off, instead of weighing you down. (credit:Mladen Cvjeticanin via Getty Images)
Use Vinegar To Prevent Frost(04 of14)
Open Image ModalKeep Kitty Litter In Your Trunk(05 of14)
Open Image ModalOr sand, for that matter. Both materials work as traction underneath tires if you find yourself in a slippery situation with no way out. (credit:Dmytro_Skorobogatov via Getty Images)
Or Use A Car Mat(06 of14)
Open Image ModalAnother great way to get out of a rough spot: put your car mats underneath your tire and hit the gas (but gently). (credit:kitzcorner via Getty Images)
Give Your Wipers Some Socks(07 of14)
Open Image ModalWhile some people put wipers up in the cold, another option is to place old tube socks around them at night, so they're virtually guaranteed not to stick to your windshield. (credit:rolfo via Getty Images)
Credit Cards In A Pinch(08 of14)
Open Image ModalTo buy your way out of a jam, sure .. but also, if you don't have a scraper on hand, that piece of plastic can work in a pinch. (credit:Giuseppe Graziano via Getty Images)
Ziploc Your Side Mirrors(09 of14)
Open Image ModalThose little mirrors are easy to forget when you're, say, spraying vinegar onto the windows, so cover them with re-sealable baggies as much as possible to keep out the frost and ice. (credit:Winai_Tepsuttinun via Getty Images)
Get Boiling Hot(10 of14)
Open Image ModalAs much as possible, keep your tea kettle boiling when it's really cold, and fill up bowls with hot water around the house to keep the air moisturized (just make sure they're out of reach of little kids). (credit:kcslagle via Getty Images)
Winterize Your Sneakers(11 of14)
Open Image ModalSwitch Up Your Fan(12 of14)
Open Image ModalFor those who have ceiling fans, turn them on low and switch their direction (to clockwise, usually) so that warm air trapped up near the ceiling can find its way down to you. (credit:skhoward via Getty Images)
Instant De-Icer(13 of14)
Open Image ModalDry Out Your Shoes(14 of14)
Open Image ModalKeep a few microfibre towels on hand for the specific purpose of drying out your shoes. Keep them by the door, tuck them into your shoes when you come in, and don't worry about that 'ick' feeling of still wet soles when you leave. (credit:Geo-grafika via Getty Images)