If your door is frozen shut, pour some lukewarm — not hot — water over the door to melt the ice, or push on it to see if you can break the seal. Not only is this safer — you want full visibility, and ...

It wraps over your windshield and creates a weatherproof seal that makes ice removal quick and easy. Simply open your car door, tug off the sheet and let the snow and ice slide away.

For extra protection against heat loss, you can install weather stripping and seals. Keep driveways and sidewalks free of ice and snow, and repair any step or handrail issues. Winter brings more ...