It starts skidding, and you have no control. Don't worry, winterize Winter is notorious for bitter weather and dangerous road conditions. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, more than 70 percent of deaths during winter storms are caused in automobiles. You may have stacked your firewood and sealed your windows, but now that the colder weather has forced many of us indoors, it's just as important to take some time to make sure your home is kid safe. Protect your roses for Iowa winter Iowa's winter weather can be brutal.
Most modern roses grown in the state require winter protection.
Exposure to low temperatures and rapid temperature changes injure and often kill unprotected bush-type roses, climbing roses and tree roses. Ten tips to prepare for the cold months ahead For most homeowners, household maintenance and improvements are ongoing year round. The good news is that auto accident rates are declining. A recent study conducted by the Insurance Research Council in Pennsylvania found a 17 percent drop in auto insurance claims from 1980 to 1998. Wise tire choices keep motorists moving in severe winter driving conditions Severe winter weather makes driving a challenge for even the most experienced drivers.