Non-perishable, high energy foods like unsalted canned nuts, dried fruits, hard candy or an emergency food and drinking water kit. These food and water kits have a 5-year shelf life.

The tiny fishing village of Marsalforn on the north coast of Gozo has become the island’s most popular summer resort. It offers various spots for swimming and water sports, and is well supplied with restaurants, bars and accommodation establishments. Renting a car in Gozo is recommended.

2016 nissan murano Pump the tires up. Tire pressure is often overlooked in preferred and poor driving conditions alike. There is a sticker in the door jamb that can be referred to for proper tire inflation. Also the owner’s manual and or local car dealership should be able to provide you with this information. Last thing you want to do is add to the already severely compromised grip on the road during rainy, snowy or icy conditions.

cars in winter First, you probably already get regular oil changes for your vehicle. However, just as water and other liquids thicken and freeze during the winter, so does oil. Therefore, many car manuals may tell you that you should get oil specifically for colder weather once winter arrives. So, next time you go in for an oil change in the cold weather, you should consider asking your maintenance provider if you can get an oil that is less likely to thicken (and hurt your engine) in cooler temperatures.

Prepare an emergency kit – Cars should be properly supplied with items that can come in handy during an emergency. Beyond the standard first-aid kit, be sure to stock such things as a window scraper, snow shovel, tire chains, flashlight, jumper cables, flares, signaling cloth, blankets, emergency food items, extra clothes and so on. These items may never be needed, but they can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency.

prepare for winter There are some modifications that you can make to your vehicle to help you as you drive. There are other modifications that you simply need to make to your driving habits, working to drive safely in poor conditions. These various winter driving tips will help you to do both, giving you the best winter driving skills possible.

If your ipe deck is new you probably don’t need to do this, but if your deck is cracked or fading you may want to apply a new coat before the harsh weather sets in. Rain, snow and low temperatures can ruin unprotected wood, so make sure your deck’s finish is up to snuff.