| Show in case youve forgotten winters coming again headache ea adache dache for some but southerners dont mind 4 brother squirrel prepares for winter by storing nuts C if f you live up V north this is pretty vital stuff if youre a southerner read it anyway maybe you enjoy gloating about your warm winters the greeks had several words for it according to their legend pluto boss of the underworld took persephone to his domain for a several months visit every year and all nature mourned while she was below ground time to get ready plutos coming for persephone any day now which is another way of telling you northerners that the time tor for red flannels and snow flurries is approaching big black bears are looking for comfortable hollow logs in which to spend the squirrels and field mice are ahting th ting out warm quarters all of which should remind M mr r average northern householder that he has several autumn duties to perform of spent annually on maintenance of american residences old man winters freezing and thawing takes by tar far the biggest cut here are some of the things better watch tor for C are there any holes under the eaves or above the foundation line which squirrels or mice may use better plug them C L better clean dead leaves out ot of the eaves and root roof gutters to prevent destructive freezing of stagnant water during the winter and the roof should be inspected there may be some foose shingles A chance to cut fuel bills your plumbers and furnace JW pir men to inspect pipes and mes as it may help achieve comfort with economy fl L fuel consumption can be re window conditioning is recommended om mended by the experts deuced materially by window conditioning tio ning which is the modern term for various improved arrangements producing insulation where most noticeably needed by use of storm doors and windows to provide v ide extra captive air walls at those vulnerable points tests ladeby made by tyler S rogers of the technical advisory committee on insulation of the american society of heating and ventilating engineers gi show that double glazing saves to pounds of coal per square toot foot of conditioned window annually which means a reduction of 20 to 30 per cent in the fuel bill numerous case histories show this treatment will pay for itself in less than two seasons if you own a cottage fl L dont forget to turn off the water and drain pipes leading to outside taps it if you own a cottage lucky tell fell owl drain off any water w which may freeze in it and put the boat away C L the car also needs extra attention else it will get temperamental s some ome frigid morning better change grease and oil check ignition points spark plugs and battery and drain the radiator in favor of antifreeze anti freeze solution and how are your tire chains on car protection S P mcminn editor of automotive merchandising magazine estimates car owners spend an average of 8 each to prepare tor for cold weather driving tl winter hits the garden too fall is the best time to plant grass seed and set out your shrubs and trees tulip bulbs too some plants and shrubs should be dug up and stored for the winter and others s should hould be covered its time to cut back the rose ros e bushes and drain the garden 01 better fix your car for winter too its temperamental hose it if its kept in an unheated building and incidentally you might haul baul out your winter overcoat and see whether the moths have eaten any of it having thus buttoned up your overcoat figuratively speaking on house car and body be ready to give king winter a warm reception |
