winterizes
Prepares for cold
Winterizes is the third-person singular of winterize, meaning to prepare something for cold weather.
Cars are winterized by adding antifreeze and switching to snow tires.
Houses are winterized by sealing drafts, insulating pipes, and servicing heating systems.
She winterizes the cabin every November before the first hard freeze.
Cylindrical fluid carriers
- drainageLiquid removal system
- bleedLose vital fluid
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- spigotLiquid flow controller
irrigation · blow-out · antifreeze · crawlspace · basement
Engine cooling additive
Thermal transfer prevention
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- double-glazingTwo-layered window glass
foam · fiberglass · furnace · boiler · thermostat · HVAC · ductwork · chimney-sweep
Arranging things in advance
- autumnPost-summer cooling period
- fallDescend under gravity
- checklistItemized verification guide
- maintenancePreserving working condition
ready · protected · sealed · buttoned-up · snug · weatherproof · annual · preventive
pipes
Cylindrical fluid carriers
- drainageLiquid removal system
- bleedLose vital fluid
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
spigot · irrigation · blow-out · antifreeze · crawlspace · basement
antifreeze
Engine cooling additive
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
- weatherstrippingMaterial sealing door gaps
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
- sealantGap-blocking substance
double-glazing · foam · fiberglass · furnace · boiler · thermostat · HVAC · ductwork · chimney-sweep · gutters
preparation
Arranging things in advance
maintenance · ready · protected · sealed · buttoned-up · snug · weatherproof · annual · preventive
garden
Cultivated plant area
- lawn-mowerMotorized grass-cutting device
- firewoodCut logs for burning
- awningMounted overhead shelter
deck · planters · mulch · compost · rain-barrel · shed · tarp