Winterization Wonderland: Preparing Your Home and Car for the Season

Prepping your home and car for winter is protecting yourself and your family from getting stuck in the snow or worse.

A worn tire doesn't have as much tread, which can be riskier in winter driving conditions. Dreamstime/TNS

By Burl Gilyard From Star Tribune (Minneapolis)

MINNEAPOLIS—Winter makes life more expensive. The season requires its own wardrobe of coats, scarves, gloves, hats, sweaters and boots. But your biggest concerns for winter are likely your house and your car.