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Thrifty Winter Solutions [VIDEO]

Thrifty Winter Solutions [VIDEO]

Let's face it—winter is part of life in Minnesota. Whether you enjoy or dread the snow and winter activities, there are plenty of ways to make the colder, darker months a bit warmer and cheerier. In this episode of DIY Friday at the WCCO studio, New Brighton ReStore Manager Jan Hagerman shares her best thrifty ideas to prepare for winter.

DIY Winter Solutions

Curtains for sale at ReStore.Jan's ideas range from practical and cost-effective to fun and festive:

  • Make your own heat packs and add scents like essential oils or cloves and cinnamon
  • Put plastic over windows to keep warm air in and cold air out
  • Change your furnace filter
  • Insulate your pipes
  • Use insulated thermal curtains, or get new colorful curtains to spruce up your space
  • Shop for new-to-you lamps at ReStore
  • Switch the direction of ceiling fans so warm air goes down instead of up
  • Change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
  • Brighten or switch up a room with a fresh coat of paint

Watch: Prepare for Winter with Jan

 

ReStore Can Help You Keep Warm

Ready to try one of Jan's simple solutions to stay warm and cozy this winter? Be sure to shop ReStore's two convenient locations in Minneapolis and New Brighton to see what supplies your can find! Don't forget to sign up for our Hot Deals emails or VIP texts to save even more.

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