Looking for music that feels like winter. [more inside]
posted by samsarah on Nov 21, 2009 - 51 answers

I unexpectedly received several rare strawberry plants. Currently living in USDA Zone 6 -- what can I do to ensure they survive such late planting & a potentially hard winter? [more inside]
posted by muirne81 on Nov 19, 2009 - 2 answers

Recipefilter - It's winter(ish) time in my town, and I love seasonal flavored drinks, but I want to make my own (from scratch would be fun). Please recommend hot cocoa / chocolate recipes, coffee flavorings and the like.
posted by filthy light thief on Nov 17, 2009 - 25 answers

Looking for newer, poppier Christmas/seasonal songs from Ireland and China. [more inside]
posted by Navelgazer on Nov 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Rust Prevention? What do you do to prevent rust from forming on a 1-2 year old car? [more inside]
posted by saradarlin on Nov 6, 2009 - 8 answers

In previous years I've made a lot of cookies to give away to friends and family around the holidays. This year I'd like to do something a little different, but still make it a gift of food. [more inside]
posted by sararah on Nov 5, 2009 - 42 answers

Going to Italy at the end of January. Not the most ideal time to take a vacation. We are going to Milan, Tuscany, and Venice. How can two people make the most of it?
posted by parmanparman on Nov 4, 2009 - 21 answers

Recommend somewhere in between Venice and Lyon to spend 3-4 days this December? [more inside]
posted by swimmingly on Nov 2, 2009 - 5 answers

I will be living in Montana for 6 weeks this winter. I've only ever lived in New England, with a couple of brief stints in other places. Please tell me what to expect. [more inside]
posted by Rudy Gerner on Oct 26, 2009 - 16 answers

Which is more efficient/economical to run: a baseboard heater or an oil-filled radiator-type space heater? [more inside]
posted by apricot on Oct 25, 2009 - 11 answers

My wife and I are moving from NYC to Denver in the middle of January. We'll likely be shipping some stuff and then driving. I've never moved during the winter, so I'm looking for advice from people who have moved through snow or know of any issues getting to Denver around January. Best routes? [more inside]
posted by scrutiny on Oct 23, 2009 - 6 answers

I've read this, and this but I'm looking for something more casual and maybe a low top shoe that I can wear to/from and at work or school. [more inside]
posted by handabear on Oct 22, 2009 - 7 answers

What's the best way to go about heating a 500sf workshop w/ 16ft ceilings in NYC this winter? Problem: only 120w electricity available. [more inside]
posted by thegreatfleecircus on Oct 16, 2009 - 9 answers

Is there an inexpensive source for the heat-shrink window insulation film in rolls or larger quantities than the standard kit? [more inside]
posted by 6550 on Oct 15, 2009 - 10 answers

My airline miles are expiring: What awesome, unusual events are happening in the continental US November through January? [more inside]
posted by TheOtherSide on Oct 15, 2009 - 8 answers

Best winter boots for a teacher who has to both get around the city without looking like a huge dork, and stand outside on the playground for long stretches with the kids? [more inside]
posted by JoannaC on Oct 14, 2009 - 29 answers

How can I stay sexy in the winter without getting frostbite? [more inside]
posted by mmmbacon on Oct 14, 2009 - 32 answers

Going to New Hampshire over Christmas. Ideas for places to stay and a FWD car rental question. [more inside]
posted by inflatablekiwi on Oct 12, 2009 - 4 answers

I want something to put at the foot of my bed to keep feet warm - a throw would work, but something more designed for the purpose perhaps- like a giant "sock" that slips over the end of the comforter that you slip your feet into or something like that. down or equivalent preferable, but post whatever you have!
posted by lrodman on Oct 8, 2009 - 18 answers

I'd like a good-looking peacoat that will last a long time. [more inside]
posted by Herschel on Oct 8, 2009 - 12 answers

Please recommend good winter clothing for 1-year-olds, especially super warm coats. We're talking months and months of ice and snow here. [more inside]
posted by puritycontrol on Oct 8, 2009 - 19 answers

Help us pick a destination for a two week winter getaway! [more inside]
posted by Zaximus on Sep 30, 2009 - 14 answers

I need product recommendations for winter running. Hats, gloves, socks, tights, etc. [more inside]
posted by cashman on Sep 17, 2009 - 14 answers

Is there a known Best Winter Hat for Cyclists? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 17, 2009 - 15 answers

Are there any preventative measures, leaving aside driving the car every day, that will prevent my brakes from rusting like mad? [more inside]
posted by Cold Lurkey on Sep 16, 2009 - 12 answers

TravelFilter: Amsterdam, Cologne, Copenhagen, Oslo. 2-3 days each. Mid-November. What to do? [more inside]
posted by wayofthedodo on Sep 15, 2009 - 10 answers

Looking for a poem or story about a desperate mother, her many children and a visit from the angel of death? [more inside]
posted by Arbac on Sep 15, 2009 - 1 answer

With winter starting to appear on the not-so-distant horizon, I got to wondering what are some truly great winter movies? I'm not thinking of films that merely take place during the winter, but ones where the season itself becomes almost a character in the movie; where you can almost feel the cold wind blowing and the snow falling while you watch them. [more inside]
posted by noboru_wataya on Sep 4, 2009 - 61 answers

Looking for real world holiday recommendations for Me and Mrs Rus + 2 yo old toddler in Oct this year [more inside]
posted by rus on Aug 25, 2009 - 2 answers

Will I need electronic stability control for winter driving? Please help this California native and recent Texas resident decide on a car to buy before my first "real" winter in northern Illinois begins. [more inside]
posted by puritycontrol on Aug 18, 2009 - 26 answers

Closer USA beach destinations for a winter getaway. Desires: nature, water, good food, kid friendly. [more inside]
posted by nanojath on Aug 14, 2009 - 15 answers

International Travel novice: What do I need to know that I don't know that I don't know? [more inside]
posted by b33j on Apr 17, 2009 - 28 answers

How do I insulate my crawlspace? I'm thinking about next winter, now that I've barely survived this past one in the US Northeast. My house doesn't have a basement: it's built on concrete piers with a 1-2.5 foot crawlspace between the ground and the first floor. What would be the best way to insulate in this situation? [more inside]
posted by geos on Apr 14, 2009 - 9 answers

Can anyone recommend some good men's winter gloves similar to this style that I can order online in Canada? [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Mar 3, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm going to be studying abroad in a rather cold area next year. Help me build my wardrobe. [more inside]
posted by Autarky on Feb 26, 2009 - 25 answers

How do I find a warm jacket to fit me, a tall and skinny 21-year-old male? [more inside]
posted by tomcochrane on Feb 13, 2009 - 16 answers

We're thinking of visiting Flagstaff, Arizona in April... what is the danger of snow? [more inside]
posted by selfnoise on Feb 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Obscure style filter: Can you help me piece together this fantastic look using the interwebs? Help a girl go all Parisienne for winter. [more inside]
posted by lottie on Feb 4, 2009 - 5 answers

How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil? [more inside]
posted by Steve_at_Linnwood on Feb 2, 2009 - 9 answers

Buying a used car in the winter, how can i test to see if the A/C works? [more inside]
posted by unreasonable on Jan 31, 2009 - 4 answers

This evening, I got home from work and came inside. About twenty minutes later, my daughter came in from playing in the backyard, crying, and told me that my car window had broken. When I went out, it became clear that the window had burst from the inside--the bits of glass still attached were bowed outward, and 80% of the fallen glass was in the driveway. What on earth happened? [more inside]
posted by meghanmiller on Jan 29, 2009 - 33 answers

What do men wear to a winter funeral ? [more inside]
posted by colophon on Jan 27, 2009 - 8 answers

lI have a through-the-wal air conditioning unit. How do I stop the cold air outside from coming in through the cracks? [more inside]
posted by kmtiszen on Jan 27, 2009 - 8 answers

I have budgeted $150 for the absolute best gloves I can find for surviving sub-zero temperatures. What should I buy? [more inside]
posted by wfrgms on Jan 17, 2009 - 20 answers

I have very short, straight hair (pixie cut) and I find it easiest to style the day after the day I shower. I think something about the extra oil gives it more body. When I shampoo and condition, it's very soft and clean (good) but lies flat and has no shape (bad). How to address this? [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger on Jan 14, 2009 - 25 answers

Yellow snow etiquette? It's my dog's first winter in a snowy clime. I always scoop poop, of course, but what is the etiquette for cleaning up the yellow snow? I usually try to cover it up with a little fresh snow, but it still seems gross to me.
posted by lalalana on Jan 13, 2009 - 21 answers

Is a desert-dweller crazy to plan to drive between Kansas City, Missouri and Eastern Iowa in February? If I'm not crazy, what do I need to know or be prepared for? [more inside]
posted by reader-writer on Jan 10, 2009 - 15 answers

Ice falling from tall buildings filter. Help me lay to rest a question that has plagued my wife. We live in Chicago, with lots of tall buildings. Ice falls off of the buildings from time to time and about once a year, some poor bastard gets mushed. Where in terms of physics and I suppose statistics would be the safest place to walk down the sidewalk: as close to the building as possible? The middle of the sidewalk? The far edge? Does it depend on building height?
posted by Ponderance on Jan 7, 2009 - 16 answers

How do you eat healthy during the winter? General tips for staving off winter weight gain? [more inside]
posted by peachfuzz on Jan 6, 2009 - 18 answers

Hi All, I'm looking to treat myself to some local (I'm from Australia) travel this year for my birthday. My birthday falls on July 22nd, so smack bang in the middle of winter in Australia. I love the cold. So I thought I would love to visit Tasmania. But if its raining/really windy then I might not be able to enjoy the nature, go for walks etc. [more inside]
posted by Admira on Jan 4, 2009 - 6 answers