Did you know mittens are almost always warmer than gloves? They keep your hands warmer, because there’s skin-to-skin contact, and your fingers share body heat.

Here are four more tips that can help you out in cold weather.

• 1. Bubble wrap your windows

  A lot of the heat in your house escapes through windows, even if they’re sealed well.
  So if you still have bubble wrap left over from Christmas, stick the flat side to a window, and it’ll act like insulation. You don’t even have to tape it. Just spray the window with a little water, and it should stick. The only drawback is, it looks stupid.

• 2. Ice-proof your windshield with vinegar

  Mix three parts vinegar and one part water, spray it on your windshield, and there won’t be ice stuck to it the next morning. Or you can use it to melt ice that’s already there.

• 3. Prep your snow shovel with cooking spray

  That way, snow won’t stick to it while you’re shoveling. You can also just rub it down with vegetable oil.

• 4. Put zip ties on your bike tires

  Stagger them around each tire, about half-an-inch apart, and then cut the excess plastic off. They should act like snow chains, so you get more traction.

Sign me up for the 98.5 The Sports Hub email newsletter!

Get the latest Boston sports news and analysis, plus exclusive on-demand content and special giveaways from Boston's Home for Sports, 98.5 The Sports Hub.

First Name *

Last Name

Email *

Subscribe

By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.