I'd like to heat up a rock or piece of metal to drop in my chicken's water source to warm it up. What should I use? [more inside]
posted by cda on Nov 29, 2012 - 36 answers

The air is usually very dry in the winter. Why are my car windows always frosted over without exception? [more inside]
posted by WhitenoisE on Dec 19, 2011 - 6 answers

I hate winter, but it's coming and for once I want to be prepared. I want to buy a 3/4 length coat that is incredibly warm, very sleek and functional (think lots of pockets). Additionally, it has to look good when I'm wearing a suit as well as when I'm wearing casual clothing (jeans & sneakers). (More Inside!) [more inside]
posted by darkgroove on Dec 5, 2011 - 16 answers

Having a mobility problem and living in a city where it snows: looking for tips, advice, and guides. [more inside]
posted by squishles on Dec 20, 2010 - 18 answers

Are "pet safe" ice melting products a scam? Are they effective? Worth the price? [more inside]
posted by borkencode on Dec 6, 2010 - 10 answers

Does anyone know where I can find copies of the last three ice hockey matches of Nagano 98 winter Olympics with the Czech Republic? preferably on DVD or other digital format.
posted by Bacillus on Jan 6, 2010 - 1 answer

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

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

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

Are there differences between car ice scrapers? [more inside]
posted by wukkuan on Oct 29, 2008 - 21 answers

Ice has destroyed my oil furnace chimney. Will it kill me? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Mar 9, 2008 - 8 answers

I can't stop thinking about fridges and winter. Would it save much energy to freeze gallon containers of water outdoors and put those in the fridge now and then? It's Minnesota winter over here and I want to make the most of it ;)
posted by advicepig on Feb 21, 2008 - 17 answers

How do I know if my frozen lake is solid enough to walk on? [more inside]
posted by grrarrgh00 on Feb 20, 2008 - 12 answers

Do I really need winter tires in Denver? I lived in Chicago for 30 years and never bought winter tires. Granted, I was young and foolish for many of those years, but still. [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore on Dec 12, 2007 - 17 answers

Cold-weather ice cream suggestions/recipes? [more inside]
posted by hermitosis on Nov 12, 2007 - 27 answers

Did I totally screw up my car? It got all wet inside and I'm worried that I've ruined it. [more inside]
posted by sutel on Mar 30, 2007 - 12 answers

My wife and I are moving from Florida to Louisville, KY. What do I need to do or know to make the transition from warm to cold weather go as smoothly as possible? [more inside]
posted by superbird on Dec 27, 2005 - 12 answers