We sprinkle kitty litter or sand on the sidewalks, salt eats away at your concrete and kills the grass. My town puts sand down in the intersections instead of salt. I am in Illinois also.
@XSemperIdem5
Жыл бұрын
I'm wondering about puppy paws and salt. I've heard it's harsh on their paws. They might want to train their puppy to wear booties in case he needs to.
@johnhelwig8745
Жыл бұрын
I hope it is clean kitty litter! Kidding...
@pillarwatch
Жыл бұрын
Salt gets in the creeks and kills frogs too, we use sand.
@schurgy16
Жыл бұрын
As someone whose lived in the Midwest practically all my life then idea of having only one shovel, or only one shovel a person, is outrageous so I’m glad you bought two!
@lawrenceliebman9079
Жыл бұрын
You do realize that Arthur is going to have to be in all future episodes, right? Also, since you have a dog, use calcium chloride instead of salt. Arthur's paws will thank you.
@evilsharkey8954
Жыл бұрын
It’s still a salt, just a less nasty one for puppy paws, but, yes, he definitely should switch to doggy safe salt.
@annham4136
Жыл бұрын
In my experience, it works better than salt.
@gloriaalex11
Жыл бұрын
He mentioned planning to get boots for Arthur, so that should help.
@lorettaross5146
Жыл бұрын
Seriously. It's Arthur's channel now. Sorry. Them's the rules. 🤷🏻♀️🐕🦺
@diannt9583
Жыл бұрын
The cat should be in all videos, too.
@kenyattaclay7666
Жыл бұрын
For everyone that is confused about the landlord controlling the heat from past videos it looked like he was renting what we would call a two or three flat apartment building that were built pre war. They are roughly the same size as a standard two or three level townhouse today so unless they have installed modern a HVAC there is likely only one heating system for the entire building much like most townhouses would have. The big difference is that a modern townhouse is for a single family whereas the flats have two or three separate apartments.
@sallyintucson
Жыл бұрын
I thought it was a midwestern thing since I had never heard of that before. 🤷♀️
@maruka1716
Жыл бұрын
In older buildings with radiators running off a central boiler, individual tenants don't have full control of the heat. Those buildings will tend to have window AC units, though, so tenants can control the cooling in the summer.
@TheCJTok
Жыл бұрын
I thought that was weird but that makes sense. I had an individual HVAC in all of my apartments.
@sarah57049
Жыл бұрын
I've had apartments in 3 states in the Midwest. Both of my apartments in Kansas had renter-controlled heat. My current apartment in Chicago has fully landlord-controlled heating, which is annoying because my apartment is 81°F all winter long. My apartment in Minnesota was partially renter-controlled. The landlord controlled the minimum temperature, but I was able to increase the temperature above that if I wanted. This was so the landlord could ensure that the building would always be warm enough that thede wouldn't be any issues with the pipes freezing.
@sewerrat7612
Жыл бұрын
I remember not having access to the thermostat no fun on the east coast
@shrodingerschat2258
Жыл бұрын
Since you have a fireplace, rather that using salt on your walkways you can use the wood ashes. It won't melt the ice, but it does amazingly create traction so you won't slip. The only downside is there is the tendency to track it back into the house.
@druidforest6787
Жыл бұрын
If the area gets sunlight, dark ashes hold rather than reflect the light. This causes the snow to melt a little faster.
@primussmith5276
Жыл бұрын
One hack that I use during snowstorms is at the end of the driveway meeting the street. I’ll shovel the width of our driveway approximately 5 feet into the street and an additional 10 feet down the road in the direction the snow plows come from. This when the plows clear the street 3/4 of what would normally be pushed back into the driveway backfills what I cleared prior meaning less work when you have a multi day snow event
@nekk-ra7080
Жыл бұрын
I keep my thermostat at 60°. I use the furnace to keep the house reasonable when I'm at work, but I fire up the woodstove (or kerosene heater)when I get home to make things coziy.
@robertfencl4401
Жыл бұрын
So ecology minded!
@nekk-ra7080
Жыл бұрын
@@robertfencl4401 It's more the price of fuel oil being scary, but even when it wasn't I rarely went above 64°.
@Bendigo1
Жыл бұрын
A stiff bristle push broom will make moving snow much easier when it is only a few inches deep and fresh. 63 is too low for night in winter. And I am someone that likes it cold when I sleep. The problem is that if you have it set to 63 and the heater goes out, you do not have much time before it dops to dangerous levels. Setting it at 68 or 70, gives you an hour or two(depending on insulation and temperature) longer to notice the problem and try to find a solution.
@allysonaa5730
Жыл бұрын
We keep it 68-72° F in the winter to help prevent pipes from freezing. I hate snow, but I actually don’t mind shoveling it, and I really enjoy mowing/weed eating/gardening.
@jamesburton1050
Жыл бұрын
Another trick I came across for steps/sidewalks. Put a tarp on any concrete that is likely to ice-up. After it snows, pull it off and voila, you have a clean step!
@wishingb5859
Жыл бұрын
Good idea to have a roof rake. Even if you don't need it this year.
@charylliss1721
Жыл бұрын
That's exactly how I shovel snow. I'm a 68 year old woman with Lupus but my snow shovel and I get the job done😊
@AnnaAnna-uc2ff
Жыл бұрын
Good for you! My mother shoveled her own sidewalks and driveway until she was 90.
@evilsharkey8954
Жыл бұрын
Every time I try the push method for snow removal, I end up hitting a crack and jamming the shovel handle into my gut. I just do a scrape, toss, scrape, toss method. The deeper and wetter the snow, the shorter the scrape.
@Ojisan642
Жыл бұрын
“In the US in rented apartments, the heat is controlled by your landlord.” This is rarely true, except in very specific locales and types of buildings. Older multi-family homes and older large apartment buildings found in some cities, specifically.
@OneTrueNobody
Жыл бұрын
Buying a second snow shovel's a good thing to do, actually, because snow can get quite heavy, especially if it freezes, and it's good to keep a backup for when you inevitably break your FIRST shovel. It's easy to pull your backup out of the shed than it is to drive your car out of a snowed-in driveway to pick up a new shovel at the store.
@chrisalley6282
Жыл бұрын
Those chores are why I live in NC. When it snows here, we just wait 24 hours and it's gone.
@milemarker301
Жыл бұрын
In the northern parts of the States, roof shovels (aka roof rakes) and/or roof melt pucks get used to prevent weight problems but more often to break up and bring down ice dams on your eaves. Such fun. March = CABIN FEVER! 🥶
@amandaboone5537
Жыл бұрын
This last winter I also had to buy a snow shovel. I grew up in Minnesota, my parents owned their home. I moved into my first apartment almost 9 years ago. Upon moving into a house which I had to shovel and a back patio, I had to stop at Walmart and find the least expensive one they had. I love your videos!
@Kiraiko44
Жыл бұрын
My town is up in the mountains and we've been getting a lot of snow, we thankfully have a covered back patio that's the main way we get in and out of our house (it lets you out right by our driveway) but I get out and shovel the front walk for the mail carrier and such. In fact, I need to get out there and do that now, we got more snow overnight. I'm from the South, mostly AL, and this is a very new chore for me!
@Objective-Observer
Жыл бұрын
I'm a Snow Bunny; born and spent formative years in Omaha. Spouse was born in New Hampshire. We live in Texas now, and we both prefer to keep the winter thermostat at 61F. We had a cold front come through this week with day time highs in the 50's; we had the doors open sucking that cool air inside! Next week, it 's supposed to return to the high 80'sF. heavy sigh. I'm so tired of no autumn or winter.
@jeffreybrooks8643
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the joys of home ownership, Laurence! 68 degF during the day, 63 degF at night. Enjoy your independence!
@cindymichaud7111
Жыл бұрын
Winter: Day 68°F Night 65°F; Summer: Day 72°F Night 68°F // I live on AL/FL Panhandle state line and we have whole house AC, and no freezing temps like y'all experience. 🙏👑✝
@skits_3d824
Жыл бұрын
I live in very cold areas so having two snow shovels is a very good thing. One it can save you if one breaks as I see you got the plastic kind, and two your partner can use the other one to make the work go faster. I would purchase a good metal tipped shovel too just in case of ice surrounding your car. You definitely want that gone. Can't count how many times black ice set in and can make you fall
@Cricket2731
Жыл бұрын
Summer temp: 72-74; winter: 68-70. Ceiling fans run 24/7 April-Oct. I used to shovel the snow on my property, but now hire the job done. That last stroke really boogered me up!
@richardross7219
Жыл бұрын
When you lower the thermostat by 3*, you save 10% on your heating. Get a snowblower for the fun of it. Good Luck, Rick
@aspenenglish4976
Жыл бұрын
You can put cat litter in your driveway or front porch. We had salt eat up part of our driveway when we lived in the Midwest. We did shovel our sidewalks but then the snowplow would come through and pile it back on the sidewalk. You need a snowblower. It’s the answer!
@evelynporter6349
Жыл бұрын
In Virginia, 73 day, 68 night in the winter! When you’re accustomed to warmer temperatures we usually want to be warmer in our home in the winter.
@nikalice2068
Жыл бұрын
Another chore: Shoveling out the vent at the back of the house when the snow gets too deep, otherwise one of two things will happen - 1. The heating and air circulation system will automatically shut off and your house will freeze (preferred problem), or 2. The system won't shut off, but not be able to circulate fresh air and, therefore, cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
@augiegirl1
8 ай бұрын
You'll want a nicer snowblower, also. My parents in Nebraska had to get a more expensive snowblower because the small one they had wasn't able to handle the heavier volume of snow that they get in Nebraska. My husband & I then received the small snowblower from them (my dad calls it the “paddler”) because Kansas gets less snow than Nebraska.
@MarleneMeier
Жыл бұрын
As a native Chicagoan, I recommend a digital thermostat that you can control via your smart phone so that you don't have to go up and down the stairs each time. Also Comed gives you a rebate for the cost of it.
@BitterMillenial
Жыл бұрын
I keep my thermostat between 70-72 degrees farenheit all day. Colorado is no stranger to snow, especially this year.
@JoshuaBrown-is8fb
Жыл бұрын
Since you live in Chicago I’d definitely invest in a snowblower and save your back. Also depending on the amount of snow get a roof shovel for the roof.
@dan13ljks0n
Жыл бұрын
You could also get a flat bladed shovel (sod shovel) to chop thinner ice on the sidewalk for quick removal - it shouldn't hurt the sidewalk - it doesn't hurt mine.
@GCAT01Living
Жыл бұрын
I've lived in several apartments all over Ohio and I've NEVER had my heat controlled by the landlords. I've always had a thermostat for heat and sometimes AC or a window unit. In the winter we do 70 daytime and 65 at night. In the summer it's 75 during the day and 65 at night.
@firestormv01
Жыл бұрын
We have the thermostat set to 65F heat and 75 cool from 8AM to midnight, and midnight to 7AM, it's 63F heat and 73 cool. It looks like you have a programmable thermostat, I'd recommend setting it up in auto mode and not have to worry about which mode the thermostat is in versus desired temperatures.
@britgirl1152
Жыл бұрын
While apartment hunting in Texas, I noticed those (very few) flats in which electrical costs were included in rent, the thermostat was regulated by the landlord. Most were older homes converted into a four-plex. Can you imagine…A 100°+ Texas summer day, a top floor flat, the AC having a less than adequate blower/fan and/or shoddy ductwork? Aw, hell no!! THAT is how spontaneous human combustion happens.
@CrownedLily
Жыл бұрын
I grew up in apartments my parents rented, and have been renting with my husband for about 12 years now. And in every apartment we've been in we've been able to control the thermostat.
@anneonnamouse5496
Жыл бұрын
Salt only works down to like -7. Colder and you will need to manually chip the ice and shovel.
@nicholasharvey1232
Жыл бұрын
I'm from Mississippi where most of these things are a foreign concept. But I'd be happy to do winter chores in exchange for being able to properly experience the full diversity of nature on this planet. I want four proper seasons.
@maddkatter7948
Жыл бұрын
In winter 70 in Michigan or 74 summer. No nite adjustment. Small snowblower helps. Insulation and chalk helps winter leak's.
@lilsprugga
Жыл бұрын
Move to a better climate! I live in the tropics! People pay tons of money to come here (more fool them) , but I am always here!
@wickideazy
Жыл бұрын
If you live in a two-or three-family house (or a two-decker/three-decker as we call them in New England) you may not have control over the temperature, but it is in actuality pretty standard for apartments to have their own thermostats. I live in a small 12-unit building with heat included in the rent and our apartments each have their own thermostat. I keep it at 68 from November to about April.
@halatiny6537
Жыл бұрын
Keeping heat at a 71-74 will grant best results usually. I like 70 because it’s still cool enough to sleep but warm enough not to feel cold the second you aren’t under a blanket.
@AbbreviatedReviews
Жыл бұрын
They make these snow shovels with an extra handle about halfway up that you can use to save yourself a lot of back pain.
@JuneRaeder-MacKinnon
Жыл бұрын
When we lived in Wisconsin we kept the temps during the at 72 if we were at home and 68 if we weren't home. Then 65 at night. If we were out of town, we turned off the water and put the temp down to 50 to 55 then when you return you freeze your bum off until the house heats up. And forget about using the toilet until dad turns the water back on. Now that we live in Texas on the border of Mexico on the Gulf coast (South Padre Island) it doesn't get below 60 that often. We keep the temp at 74 year around. We have the ceiling fans going about 8 months of the year to keep us cool at night. It costs too much to vary the temp and the humidifier on the air conditioner is on constantly since we live on the coast in a humid climate. I do not miss the cold and snow...have fun!! Retirement is great!!
@wishingb5859
Жыл бұрын
I do the heating opposite to what they say. Mostly, it tends to be warmer during the day so I keep the thermostat lower and then turn it up when the sun goes down. I know that it is opposite but I like it warmer at night and still want to save money.
@DarinMcGrew
Жыл бұрын
I've never lived anywhere where we didn't have control of the thermostat. However, I can relate to the idea of not (directly) controlling the thermostat. My summer job during college was at Ft. Ord (now the home of California State University, Monterey Bay). I was an operator for the Energy Management and Control System. In theory, the EMCS controlled the thermostats, turned the heat off in the offices during the night, and turned the heat off in the barracks during the day. In practice... When the occupants of the buildings wanted heat, someone would set a cold beverage on top of the locked box protecting the thermostat from tampering. The cold beverage would chill the air reaching the thermostat, tricking the thermostat into turning on the heat. If the building was occupied, then we had to turn the heat on, and the occupants got all the heat they wanted.
@DougPowell01
Жыл бұрын
I keep my thermostat 4°F below the daytime setting. As it turns out, a setback of more than that has to be made up again in the AM. Not an energy saving proposition. Think about it, when the house cools down that much, so does the entire building structure, walls, floors, furniture, etc. The cost savings are, as a result, very limited. Make sure your salt is lawn friendly. The sodium chloride variety is toxic to your lawn when it washes off.
@alansmithee8831
Жыл бұрын
A'reyt Laurence. Just the same as living in Bradford. I still have my tub of salt from when I moved and my snow shovel like that, but have only needed it in "Beast from the East" years, which almost happened this year, but the sudden stratospheric warming event was not as bad this time in UK. I have stayed up on the Great Lakes at this time of year and could not get over how it went from freezing to hot in a week, with UK summer temperatures, but ice still under the top soil. Next year you will need to keep that pup from eating the yellow snow!
@nucnik
Жыл бұрын
This really makes me want to move to the Midwest. I moved from Europe to the UK and I miss the snow badly...
@johnsmith6024
Жыл бұрын
I keep my thermostats ( yes multiple ) at 73°f. Except for when me and my wife go to bed at night. Then I set the one in there to 68°f. My wife has always dealt with low iron so anything below the Sahara desert she"s cold. To be fair this spring I replaced our old HVAC setup with wall mounted mini split heat pumps so they're exponentially more efficient.
@robertmayer7678
Жыл бұрын
I wish I still lived in the Chicago Area, I would love to come over and educate and help you with home ownership. It is an art that is learned as you go along. Great videos.
@kevola5739
Жыл бұрын
“Never let it be said that I didn’t do the least I could do.” -Hawkeye Pierce (American Hero).
@barbaraborgia3289
Жыл бұрын
Out here we didn’t get any snow 😢. I watched this video to check out the snow and see the new puppy
@sithra74
Жыл бұрын
Southern IL here. I keep it at about 62 degrees all Winter; 70 degrees in Summer. I hate the heat.
@maxvitriol7568
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm going to be one of those Midwesterners who chirp in with winter tips for new homeowners. When you replace those shovels , and you will, go with replacements that have the ergonomic handles which are curved. Some even have an extra grip on them. Also get shovels with a metal ridge on the underside. This prevents the plastic from gradually eroding away from contact with concrete and dirt. Depending on Chicago's snowfall and the insulation in your attic, you may consider getting a roof rake. That will keep melting snow on your roof from forming ice dams. And, yes, it will possibly mean another tedious winter chore. I was a homeowner once in Minnesota and grew up in a very snowy part of SD, so I've moved a lot of snow in my lifetime.
@malagastehlaate230
Жыл бұрын
Laurence I keep the thermostat at 68 in the winter cold months while heat is running and 78 in the summer months when the AC is running. As for winter... well you missed the "pre" winter stuff you'll get that next year.
@marcie6902
Жыл бұрын
So happy you’re enjoying your new home and puppy……..love this channel!!
@kevincrosby1760
Жыл бұрын
Between 67 and 69 for the T-stat. Sometimes 65 at night. Doesn't matter if it is -13F or 113F. Yes, we do see both outside temps.
@jepomer
Жыл бұрын
Use sand, not salt. The salt doesn't melt the ice in typical Chicago area winters. The sand provides traction and being darker shade absorbs heat quicker than salt. Vehicle tires on the road will produce heat, so salting roads is functional a good thing.
@fritzfiedler1807
Жыл бұрын
The good folks in around Columbiana County Ohio put vinegar on their chips (French fries) as well. Eateries have tankards of vinegar on the tables all the time. You seldom need to ask for it. Quite the sophisticated lot, they are.
@Tritium21
Жыл бұрын
I have lived in many US apartments, and the thermostat was *always* in the unit. Its unusual for the thermostat to be controlled by the landlord in anything but a large building with a central boiler.
@theresarowe1656
Жыл бұрын
No salt with dogs. Use pet friendly de-icer. And Musher’s Secret or Vermont Bag Balm on foot pads. And keep dog towels by the door.
@rbspider
Жыл бұрын
You need a gas burning climate destroying device called a snowblower, at least eight HP. I also love a good pusher Shovel, different sizes , depending on texture of snow , from 24 to 36 inches.
@kativandermark4179
Жыл бұрын
The thermostat in our house is: dogs are shivering=too cold. Dogs are panting=too hot. Given that two of our dogs are chihuahua mixes, this results in a household temp of 72-74 degrees. We use non-clumping kitty litter for traction on our steps instead of ice melt. It's messy, but safer for the dogs and cats.
@vw2112
Жыл бұрын
Grew up outside St. Louis and we had 5 shovels. 2 of those plastic ones that would usually freeze up and break the front. A snow shovel with a metal tip on the front then one big aluminium grain shovel that lasted for many many years and as a last resort a normal spade shovel for ice breaking. Glad to have been away from snow the last 3 years out here in the Philippines though now. its about 77 degrees now at 130 am.
@stephanieunterbrink4360
Жыл бұрын
I don’t know how well Arthur will take to boots. Mine just kicked his off but being a chihuahua really needs them when it’s really snowy/icy. I found a brand called Walkeepaws that really works well ( they are all attached together and go over his back like doggy leggings). Also since he is a black dog if you are walking him in dark areas ( I know not such a problem in Chicago) there is a harness that lights up called Lighthound from nox gear. Definitely get that gasket for your garage door and the pet friendly salt.
@kevincrosby1760
Жыл бұрын
My male chihuahua refuses to wear boots and has no problems with the snow. However, as he is male he will refuse to leave the porch as soon as the snow is tested and found deep enough to reach his...umm...undercarriage. The female is smarter and pretty much requires you to physically evict her from the house regardless of doggie clothes if it is less than about 50 degrees out.
@reginaromsey
Жыл бұрын
When you get or make booties for your dog remember that in summer those same booties are good for walking the dog on hard surfaces!
@gmhefner1
Жыл бұрын
im sure you've already discovered this or someone has siad it, but with a puppy, shoveling a poop path into the yard will be an additional chore. 😊 but worth it! (puppies are so sweet! ❤) great video, loved it! 💯⭐
@lisanutini5183
Жыл бұрын
Connecticut here. In winter my day setting is 67-68 and my night is 63. My dog is fine (but she sleeps with me). 😀
@barryon8706
Жыл бұрын
I moved from southern California to New England a couple of years ago. I'd like to think of winter as a free upper-body workout program. I don't. But I'd like to.
@tereseshaw7650
Жыл бұрын
One shovel for the house, one for the trunk of your car. Some (my husband) keep a shovel at the front door and one at the back door.
@Katy32344
Жыл бұрын
The landlord controlled your thermostat???!!! What???!!! I am in Florida and have never heard of such a thing!!😮😮
@rebeccareilly7807
Жыл бұрын
I keep my thermostat set at 65 or lower day and night. With this year's gas prices, I keep it on a low setting.
@brieanastraiton3665
Жыл бұрын
You keep ur thermostat pretty low for a Midwest home. Depends on where in the Midwest tho. I live in southeast Minnesota. It gets balls cold here especially during January and February. If we're at around zero or below I turn it up to around 75°. If we're between zero and like 40ish I set it around 70-72°. Granted I do have a neurological disease that has left me super sensitive to excessive temp. Cold makes me shiver uncontrollably and too hot makes me dizzy and brain drained. Welcome to the Midwest my friend lol. Lots of cold and snow up here!
@whitelacey333
Жыл бұрын
To add to the previous comments, salt will also damage any plantings and grass that are near the salted areas. Calcium chloride will not and I think it has a lower freezing temperature than salt. Ohio born and bred here!
@lauramorgan9608
Жыл бұрын
There are apartments elsewhere in the US where the tenant adjusts the thermostat.
@maryvalentine9090
Жыл бұрын
Every time you talk about mid west winter, Lawrence, I am SO thankful that I live in the temperate Area of Western Oregon. You midwesterners are seriously tough to put up with those miserable winters. I don’t know how you do it. We can get snow and some freezing rain but generally winter temperatures hover around the mid 40s to 50s Fahrenheit with days of intermittent rain. We’ve had a lot of snow this year but it didn’t amount to much each time on the valley floor. There is a lot of snow up in the high Cascade Mountains and I hear it’s been a good ski year, and winter snow pack at Crater Lake is 130% of normal at 132” (11’ deep). All that said, here just outside the city of Eugene, we’ve had a couple days of 60° plus weather. It’s been lovely. I went for a hike with the dog today and I was actually so warm that I was drenched in perspiration by the end of it. I’m not kidding. It was overcast but very balmy. I’m sure we’ll get some more cold (mid 30s, maybe 20s before it all gives up and turns to warm spring by about the end of May. But I’ll take any “False Springs“ I can get. 🌷🦋🐞🌞 ☘️🐝🐜🌱🌻 As far as heating goes in my place, the only area that has a thermostat is on the ground floor slab of my split level home. That has one zone of infloor hydronic heating. That makes up the entry hall and one downstairs bedroom and I just set the thermostat at 70°F and leave it alone for the winter. In that same area, the bathroom has its own warm tile in floor heat that I installed myself, and the mudroom/laundry room just has a space heater keep it from getting ice cold down there. But the hydronic heating set up in the hall and the downstairs bedroom is fantastic. Up a short flight of steps to the the main floor and the upstairs bedrooms, it’s all heated with wood heat- a Lopi brand fireplace insert. I have a Digital thermometer on the wall which tells me about where the temperature is at and when it hits about 62°F to 65°F, I go ahead and start a fire and things get up to about 70°F to 75°F in minutes. My heating set up is unique for sure, Most people have some kind a central heating with Thermostats the fiddle with. I just happen not to. Splitting and stacking firewood is an annual chore but I love my woodstove and when we have an ice storm or a big wind storm and the power goes out, guess what? I always have a way to heat my house and cook my dinner.
@ogrejehosephatt37
Жыл бұрын
I've lived in at least 4 rentals in my life and I've been able to control the thermostat in all of them.
@mlee6050
Жыл бұрын
That snow shoveling was so exciting \o/
@maryannspicher
Жыл бұрын
I keep my thermostat set at 70. I’m always cold and my home is a bit drafty here in PA.
@markballard9942
Жыл бұрын
Now that you have a puppy, you may want to consider getting salt that is specially designed for those who have pets. It's a little more expensive but it doesn't hurt their paws.
@jakes.5591
Жыл бұрын
I've never rented an apartment that didn't let me control the heat and A/C. We keep our house around 68 degrees in Wisconsin. The dog would be fine sleeping in a box outside.
@mindylafler3456
Жыл бұрын
Knocking the icicles off the back of the house. 18" buggers that scare the crap out if me when they fall off on their own.
@elaexplorer
Жыл бұрын
Ok just to point out that salting your sidewalk isn't just "the neighborly thing to do". If someone slips and falls on your sidewalk they can sue you (and your homeowner's insurance) for negligence. Even though the sidewalk is public, the bit in front of your house is considered your responsibility. Also, before a snowstorm put a large tarp on your stairs. After the storm, grab the tarp at the bottom and carefully pull it off the stairs, snow and all. No need to shovel the stairs.
@citrussage378
Жыл бұрын
SW PA, temp set to 63. I'll go to 64 if really cold. Heating oil is expensive.
@Vitz3001
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure where you were renting before, but I've always had my own thermostat in the apartments I used to live in.
@juliannerohm1297
Жыл бұрын
Come on Lawrence, get a snowblower! Treat yo'self. I think we might enjoy it too! I think you might like a heavier metal shovel as well. You can chop the ice with it, which is cathartic.
@MERollered
Жыл бұрын
Our house is heated by a ductless heat pump I had installed when we bought the house. Because it's a single unit that heats the whole house it works a bit differently than other heating methods. So usually we find a temp that fits with what it will be so its cool but not multiple layers cool. I am in Oregon and I have a few bags of pet friendly salt and a shovel. We've literally have only used the salt once and never have used the shovel.
@jamiez9476
Жыл бұрын
Dog tip!!! My dogs hate boots so I make sure to wipe their paws well when they come inside because all the salt can irritate their paws.
@thebestestoneever
Жыл бұрын
I keep it at 17°C at night. Between 18-20°C during the day :)
@tammyparsons5656
Жыл бұрын
66 at night and 67-68 during the day. I like it colder 😉 I just keep more blankets lying around for my pets to snuggle in, and they sleep with me at night. 🤷♀️
@azurepulse1870
Жыл бұрын
The jokes are really on point this video. Take care, Lawrence and Tara!
@Mikedeela
Жыл бұрын
In some jurisdictions, you are required to keep the sidewalk clear in front of your property. There are fines and injury liability if you don't. Not sure about Chicago.
@Vaeloron
Жыл бұрын
I have never had an apartment here in the US where I did not have control of the thermostat.
@dalebelseth3058
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Larry. Good one
@terriehumphries6028
Жыл бұрын
I live in Texas so shoveling snow is foreign to me. On the off chance we do have a bit of snow, children use it to throw snow balls and make snowmen, so no need for shoveling. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@UnshavenStatue
Жыл бұрын
Not sure what landlords you've had but every apartment I've ever been in had resident-controlled thermostats. (Downstate uni town illinois.)
@danwhitaker9168
Жыл бұрын
Chicago, hell you need a snow blower/snow thrower. Wait until you get a real snow. 😄
@Amm1ttai
Жыл бұрын
Not everyone in the US has temperature control in apartments. I've lived in apartments, duplexes, townhouses, and actual houses, and never once had my thermostat controlled by my landlord.
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