Winter is a difficult time of the year, but as Alfred Wainwright said, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.”
And while that might not always feel like the case when you’re scraping ice off your window at 7:30 in the morning before work, it is true that having the right winter ready wardrobe can make a big difference!
Even if the cold temperatures seem a bit too much, these winter hacks should make your life a lot easier during the colder months.
So keep warm with these cold weather hacks and enjoy this season just a little bit more!
1. Keep Feet Warm With Wool Felt
Whether it’s wool felt, an old sweater, or a fabric of your choice, you can keep your feet warm by quickly cutting out and adding some to the sole of your shoes. It’s a super simple winter tip that’ll keep you so much warmer all season long!
GET TUTORIAL HERE2. Warm Your Clothes Before Putting Them On
Before you head outside with your cold weather clothes, try to warm them up first.
Simply go over them with a blow dryer or just toss them in the clothing dryer. Warm up all of your inner layers and even your pants. You’ll be thankful later!
3. Wrap Your Scarf Like This for ExtraWarmth
Sometimes it can feel like a hassle to find the best way to wrap a scarf around your neck to keep the cold out.
But thankfully, this simple style is a great way to keep your neck and chest warm.
GET TUTORIAL HERE4. How to Un-Shrink Your Wool Sweater
Accidents happen when doing the laundry and sometimes it’s your favorite sweater shrinking.
So before you get rid of that knit and toss it into the donation pile, I’ve found a pretty simple solution.
Down below is a link to a tutorial that’ll show you how to un-shrink your wool sweater with just hair conditioner and lukewarm water.
GET TUTORIAL HERE5. Turn Sweater into Boot Cuffs
Now the whole look with boots and knit socks is cute, but sometimes it can feel a bit too warm. Or sometimes they can be too thick to fit into your boots.
And that’s why I love this tutorial on how to easily turn your sweater into boot cuffs.
GET TUTORIAL HERE6. Water Proof Any Pair of Shoes
To complete your overall winter look, make your shoes waterproof!
Just rub the beeswax on your shoes, make sure it covers the entire area where moisture could soak through, and blow dry to seal the deal.
Now you don’t have to worry if it rains, snows, or if icy water splashes on your shoes!
7. Run a Dryer Sheet Over Your Hair or Hats
Before you put a beanie or a hat on, make sure to run your hair over with a dryer sheet.
This will keep it from getting static and giving you a bad hair day once you pull it off. It’s honestly such a helpful and simple winter life hack!
8. Use Pool Noodles to Keep Boots Upright
Boots tend to slouch over and get ugly creases, so cutting up a pool noodle and placing the pieces inside to keep them upright is a pretty smart hack! Also, I’m pretty sure that you can get them on discount since it’s the off-season.
9. Soften Itchy Fabrics
You obviously don’t want to wear an itchy sweater no matter how cute it is. But there’s a way to fix the itch!
You just need some hair conditioner, distilled white vinegar, water, a freezer, and the tutorial below which will show you how to pull it off.
It’s a great way to calm the itch, and you can go back to looking stylish without the discomfort.
GET TUTORIAL HERE10. Get Rid of Sweater Pills With a Razor
Almost all of us have our favorite sweater, but it feels like it always ends up getting pilled without fail.
So use a disposable razor to get rid of them and you’ll have a new looking sweater once again!
GET TUTORIAL HERE11. How to Hang Your Sweater So It Doesn’t Stretch
Now once those pesky pills have been taken care of, check out this tutorial on how to hang your sweater correctly so that it doesn’t stretch!
It’s a great way to keep a cute piece looking good every single year!
12. DIY Sweater Mittens
Seems like sweaters are getting a lot of love right now. 😂
Well for this hack, you can create some super cute and cozy mittens easily from an old sweater. It’s a good way to repurpose something you don’t wear anymore!
GET TUTORIAL HERE13. Use Cooking Spray to Keep Snow From Sticking to Your Shovel
Don’t waste time on banging stuck snow off your shovel and try this super simple trick instead. Spraying a generous amount of cooking oil onto your shovel can protect it from snow build up and save your time. This is probably one of the most helpful snow hacks on the list!
14. Use A Lighter And Your Key To Thaw A Frozen Lock
De-ice a frozen car door lock by heating your key with a match or lighter. Then gently push the heated key into the lock to melt the ice. Just be careful of the key’s temperature!
Another option is to apply a few drops of hand sanitizer to your key, insert and rattle it around a bit, and that should do the trick as well!
15. Keep Your Side Mirror Ice Free
Covering your side mirrors with plastic bags and securing them with rubber bands or clothespins can prevent ice from forming overnight. And in the morning after removing the plastic, you’ll have ice-free mirrors! A pretty helpful winter hack right?
16. DIY Sweater Boots
And if you want to finish up with the rest of the fabric used in the previous winter hack, then these DIY slipper boots are a great idea!
They’ll help keep your feet warm all throughout the cold season.
GET TUTORIAL HERE17. Use Socks as Windshield Wiper Covers
Knee-high socks slipped over windshield wipers before a cold front will keep them protected. The ice won’t be able to build up and make them freeze. So the next time you hit the road in a winter season, store a pair of socks in your trunk and keep your windshield wipers safe from the cold.
18. Leave The Oven Door Open After Baking
If you’re looking for winter hacks for the home, then this is a good one to try!
Cold weather and warm cookies always seem to be the perfect combo. Take advantage of the oven warmth by leaving the oven door open after cooking. Just make sure any small children aren’t close by!
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.
I love your sweater hacks, co clever! Cannot wait to try them, thank So!
Hey thank you so much Mira! Glad I could inspire you! 🙂
These where great tips.
I’m glad you liked them Deedra! 🙂
I’ll be very warm in that winter, Thank for sharing
No problem! 🙂
Thanjs yuo are really making my life easier as a four kids mum
Glad to hear that Nolith! 🙂