Believe it or not, a Christmas tree won't stay upright on its own. Instead, you need a stable Christmas tree stand that can accommodate the type and size of tree you have. We researched dozens of the best Christmas tree stands to help you find the right one for your needs, whether you have a real tree, an artificial tree, a small tree, or a behemoth. The stands in our guide have a track record of durability, performance, and easy setup. We also outline the size and type of tree each stand is meant for. Check out our guide to the best Christmas tree skirts once you've chosen the right stand for your tree. The best Christmas tree stands in 2022 Best Christmas tree stand overall: Krinner Tree Genie Christmas Tree Stand, available at Amazon, $82.79 The German-engineered Krinner Tree Genie Christmas Tree Stand is easy to set up in a couple of minutes and keeps trees up to 12 f...
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Please Prepare Now for This Incoming Arctic Freeze
This should be a no-brainer, but anything living is unlikely to weather an arctic freeze well. If you have outdoor pets, livestock, or plants, bring them inside or make arrangements for shelter until temperatures rise. For cold-sensitive plants in the ground, cover them at the very least, though note that high winds may make covers less effective, and you’ll definitely want to tie down or secure blankets, cloth, or fabric.
Clear your gutters
This should have been on your fall home maintenance task list, but now is as good a time as any to remove leaves and debris from your gutters to reduce the risk of ice dams, which can prevent melting snow from draining off your roof and result in water damage.
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Protect your pipes
Insulating and/or draining your home’s pipes isn’t a guarantee against bursting, but it can certainly reduce the risk. You’ll have to turn off the main water valve to your house and then flush the toilets and run faucets until they are empty (here’s a very thorough how-to). Don’t forget to first fill bathtubs, coolers, and jugs so you have water to drink, flush, etc.
If you can’t or don’t want to turn off the water completely for the duration of the storm, at least protect pipes with insulation (pool noodles are an alternative to actual insulation) and open faucets to drip cold water. Leave sink cabinet doors in your kitchen and bathroom open so pipes are exposed to warm air. You should also put away hoses, winterize pools and water fixtures, and turn off any outdoor water sources.
Seal or insulate your windows and doors
Heat can easily be lost (and cold air let in) via window and door gaps. Add weather stripping for insulation, or stuff towels to prevent drafts. Keep curtains and blinds closed.
Charge all your electronics to full battery
If there’s any risk of losing power, make sure all devices stay fully charged. It’s also a good practice to have extra portable battery packs (also fully charged) in case power is out for a while, as well as flashlights with extra batteries and/or a solar camping lantern. If you don’t have these supplies in time for this storm, add them to your emergency kit for the next one.
And, a reminder: don’t use your oven or stove for heat, and be sure to place portable generators outside away from any structures. And make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working.
Photo : Serkanyalcinkaya ( Shutterstock ) With energy costs continuing to rise, ceiling fans are becoming an increasingly popular way to make homes more energy efficient. As we’ve written about in the past, not only can ceiling fans keep your home cooler in the summer— with or without air conditioning —but they can also help your home stay warm and toasty in colder weather. 02:15 How to Steam an Egg Wednesday 11:19AM But when it comes to choosing a ceiling fan, it’s not solely a matter of finding one to match your decor: You should also consider the room’s square footage in order to ensure that the fan is able to get the job done. Here’s what to know. How to buy the right size ceiling fan for a room First, you need to figure out the square footage of the room where you’re going to hang the ceiling fan. Find the square footage of the room You can use an online square footage calculator , or do the math : Measure the length of the room (in feet) Measure the width of the room (in ...
I recently watched “ the greatest film of all time ,” and the most boring one. In retrospect, the title alone should have been a sufficient warning: Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles . Alas, I’m old enough to be a bit nostalgic about massive telephone address books. And massive it is. Clocking over 200 minutes, Chantal Akerman's 1975 dreary drama follows three days in the monotonous routine of Jeanne, a widow, a mother, and a prostitute. I watched Jeanne’s autopilot existence, until, staring at her back as she washes dishes, I decided to fast-forward a couple of minutes, only to discover she was still at it. And Jeanne is equally thorough when she’s busy baking, cleaning, folding laundry, or shining her son’s shoes. She speaks so scarcely and mechanically, that it’s impossible to detect any emotion or volition beyond her carefully controlled chores . Watching Jeanne Dielman is what the word “painstaking” was invented for. Chantal...
Photo : Pixel-Shot ( Shutterstock ) This game is nearly identical to the “drink every time” game above, but adjusted for shots, so it’s for those trying to party a little harder. The idea is to make a list of shot-worthy occurrences—like “a coach yells at a referee” or “something goes wrong during the halftime show”—and then take a shot whenever they happen. If the promise of regular shots isn’t enough for you, we have another twist for you: The “1, 2, 3" rule. The first time something from your shot list happens, you take one shot. The second time it occurs, take two. The third, three...and then hopefully you don’t push your health and safety past that point. On the other hand, you can always choose to sip instead of taking a full shot. Again, none of these party games have to involve alcohol. But they definitely can if you want them to. Super Bowl LVII is on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. E T /3:30 p.m. P T.
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