Silver and Gold Magazine Winter 2016 | Page 29

Clever car hacks for winter The War Amps Leave a Lasting Gift Audrey These smart tips will have you wondering why you ever hated winter driving in the first place. 1. Park facing east. Remember that the sun rises in the east, so facing your car this way will let Mother Nature help you defrost it, saving you time and effort. 2. Makeshift wiper blade covers. Hate having to unstick your wipers from a frozen windshield? Cover them with old socks before turning in for the night — they’re the perfect size and shape to protect them from snow and ice. 3. Rethink common household items. Use cooking oil spray to lightly cover the rubber edges of your doors to keep them from freezing shut. Plastic bags are a great way to protect your mirrors, and a dab of hand sanitizer on your key or keyhole will melt ice. 4. Fight corrosion from de-icing chemicals. Roads are being treated with increasingly harsh de-icing chemicals that damage the exterior and eventually compromise the structural integrity of your car. Rust protection from Krown is able to withstand high humidity, constant exposure to corrosive road salt, and abrasion from road dirt and debris. It’s also self-healing and is constantly creeping, remaining active to continuously repel moisture and keep it away from the metal surface. 5. Thrive if stranded. Use kitty litter or floor mats to create traction for your tires if you get stuck. Keep a spare pair of socks in your glove compartment to put on over your fancy shoes for better grip if you need to walk in the snow. 6. Increase visibility. Use toothpaste to clean your headlights and stand out in a storm. 7. Have fun de-fogging. Spray some shaving cream on the inside of your windows and wipe clean to prevent fog – it has some of the same ingredients as commercial defoggers. You can continue the legacy of “amputees helping amputees” with a charitable bequest or gift in your will. With your help, The War Amps will continue to meet its commitments to children like Audrey – and all amputees – long into the future. For information about leaving a gift in your will, please contact us. The War Amps 1 800 363-4067 [email protected] waramps.ca Charitable Registration No.: 13196 9628 RR0001 A Senior’s Advisor Who Cares Léony deGraaf Hastings, CFP, EPC Certified Financial Planner Retirement & Estate Specialist THANKS FOR VOTING BURLINGTON SINCE 2009! New Estate Rules means it’s time to Review your Estate Expectations Call Today for Your Complimentary Review 905 905--632 632--9900 www.dgfs.ca Afraid of losing your luggage while traveling? Take pictures of it before you travel. If your luggage does go missing, this will help provide a record of what it looked like on the outside and the contents inside. This will come in handy when an airline staff member is helping you find it, or if you need to file a complaint or insurance claim. – By www.newscanada.com Celebrating our 10th year! ~ Winter 2016/17 29