By Taposh Ghosh
November is here and Westeros is not the only place where ‘winter is coming’. In recent years, winters have been rather mild and the change in seasons has not affected our ways of living much. But the air drying up and grey skylines do leave a mark on our day-to-day activities. Nonetheless, it is important to remember that bad winter weather can seriously damage your property. One of my friends who lives in Austin, Texas recently had to hire one of the top roof repair contractors austin to fix his roof after it was badly damaged by heavy rain. If your roof has been damaged by wet weather, it is crucial that you take steps to get it repaired. Home improvement tips to one side, here are a few tricks to help you prepare for winter and make you keep your home, health and lifestyle intact once the winds of winter start blowing.
1. Seasonal Conversion for Your Wardrobe
A sudden November rain, and you might be in need of your winter essentials the very next morning. So, bring out your sweaters and jackets and send them to the dry cleaners in order to have them at your disposal when you need them.
2. Swap Your Bedding
Winter mornings can be tough when you have a 10 am meeting to attend and you do not want to leave the comfort of your Silk Bedding Sets. Launder out your warm weather bedding and put on a covering layer on your woolen blankets if you are allergic to dust. If you find you are cold at night because your bedding keeps falling off the bed during the night (is there anything more annoying?!) then you might want to invest in a weighted blanket. I suggest you read this article at loveblankets before buying one. They are also good at relieving stress and giving you a calm nights sleep – win-win!
3. Switch from Lotion to Cream
When you switch your seasonal wardrobes, it is a good idea to do the same with your skin emollient. I, and I’m sure many others, always get Dry Skin in Winter so I have to dedicate more time to moisturising. Use creams, which are typically more moisturizing, instead of lotions, which do not provide as strong an oily barrier to reduce water loss in the skin. Creams feel heavier on the skin but they do a much better job at protecting against temperature and humidity extremes.
4. Protection against the Seasonal Flu
The sudden change in season often affects the health greatly with households being affected with viral fevers and seasonal influenza. Give your body the best chance of avoiding the flu – and fighting it if you do catch it – by getting a flu shot.
5. Eat Organic and Exercise
Winter is the best time in Bangladesh to get the freshest vegetables. Take a walk down to the local bazar to stock up and avoid junk food as it is harder to burn calories in winter. Try to exercise regularly to provide your body with the strength to work around the clock.
6. Start Planning that Vacation Already
And finally if you are planning to pack your bags and head off to a vacation with your family later in December, it is high time that you start making your bookings to get the best offers early, as tourism is at its peak throughout winter.
