winterizing
Preparing for frost
Winterizing is preparing something for cold weather.
You winterize a house by insulating pipes, sealing drafts, and servicing the heating system.
You winterize a car by checking antifreeze and switching to winter tires.
You winterize a boat or pool by draining water and adding protective chemicals before storage: We spent the weekend winterizing the cabin.
Protection from outdoor conditions
- storm windowsProtective outer glazing
- draft stopperSeals gaps against airflow
- door sweepStrip blocking underdoor gaps
- shrink wrapPlastic that seals tight
attic insulation · weather stripping · furnace maintenance · thermostat · heating system · boiler · chimney sweep · gutter cleaning
Reinforced woven strand composite
- foamBubble-filled substance
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
- weatherstripGap-sealing material for frames
- sealantGap-blocking substance
thermal · double-glazing · r-value · batt · polystyrene · airtight · reflective · energy-efficient
Survive the cold season
- dormancySuspended biological activity
- mulchingCovering soil protectively
- frost protectionMeasures against ice damage
- perennialsFlora regrowing annually
pruning · cold frame · tender plants · composting · tool storage · greenhouse · hardiness · plant protection
Prolonged winter dormancy
- migrationMovement to new territory
- acclimatizationAdjusting to new conditions
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- preparationArranging things in advance
autumn · transition · deciduous · layering · planning · first frost · harvest · storing
weatherproofing
Protection from outdoor conditions
- storm windowsProtective outer glazing
- draft stopperSeals gaps against airflow
- door sweepStrip blocking underdoor gaps
shrink wrap · attic insulation · weather stripping · furnace maintenance · thermostat · heating system · boiler · chimney sweep · gutter cleaning · roof inspection
fiberglass
Reinforced woven strand composite
- foamBubble-filled substance
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
- weatherstripGap-sealing material for frames
sealant · thermal · double-glazing · r-value · batt · polystyrene · airtight · reflective · energy-efficient · insulation
overwinter
Survive the cold season
- dormancySuspended biological activity
- mulchingCovering soil protectively
- frost protectionMeasures against ice damage
perennials · pruning · cold frame · tender plants · composting · tool storage · greenhouse · hardiness · plant protection
hibernation
Prolonged winter dormancy
- migrationMovement to new territory
- acclimatizationAdjusting to new conditions
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
preparation · autumn · transition · deciduous · layering · planning · first frost · harvest · storing · stocking up
canning
Airtight food preservation
smoked · salted · fermented · brined · jams · marmalade · chutney · jerky · dehydrated · vacuum-sealed
- seasonal choresleaf raking, raking leaves, snow shoveling, shoveling snow, gutter cleaning
- seasonal servicessnow removal, leaf raking, lawn care, salting, plowing
- beekeepingbeekeeping, apiculture, beehive, hive, apiary
- plumbingpipes, valves, fittings, faucets, drains
- boat carewaxing, polishing, boat cover, antifouling, engine maintenance
- fall gardeningbulb planting, leaf raking, mulching, composting, mums
winterizingrecommissioning
Restoring to active service
spring cleaning · opening up · activating · uncovering · commissioning
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