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Wind turbines can be an ideal solution for winter, but their efficiency could also be affected by ice, which can slow or stop them from spinning altogether.
Iowa wind turbines equipped to handle extreme cold. Ice is another matter.
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You can already get heated cushions, not sure about pillows though.
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Ahh, another type of leaf blower. The ultimate in garden narcissism. Surely we need to use suckers instead. Even angry John Humphrys goes on about them being a curse…
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Austria also has cool bike lanes for the summer.
The Netherlands is using solar power to heat bike lanes in winter.
Germany too!
They are popular in the Netherlands.
Take a look at these unusual-looking texting mittens.
These DIY crochet texting gloves are super cool!
Here are a few additional suggestions for you to explore:
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-touchscreen-gloves/
Texting gloves and mittens
(6 upvotes)Touchscreen capacitive gloves
(5 upvotes)These are quite common.
Geothermal heating is another excellent sustainable alternative.
These fleece-lined thermal tights are a must-have item for the winter season.
Here are a few more options from eBay.
These are very common. You can buy them on Amazon!
Thermal tights and stockings have become so popular due to TikTok’s influence.
Wind turbines can be an ideal solution for winter, but their efficiency could also be affected by ice, which can slow or stop them from spinning altogether.
The winter season has very strong winds that are perfect for wind energy generation!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2015/01/30/the-wicked-winds-of-winter-and-what-drives-them/
How about this hack for turning your ordinary pair of gloves into touchscreen gloves?
Wow! Check out these leather gloves that you can use on your phone. It’s just like using your bare fingers.
They exist already
They are pretty popular, and you can find one on Amazon.
Okay, this snow shovel is easy to use and seems like loads of fun.
and this for lunch
and this for love
Not sure the postie will appreciate it. But this idea reminded me of a video I saw once and I’ve just found it again, enjoy!
You could used to do this, not sure if you can anymore. Read this, I found the article about it. https://www.upi.com/Archives/1987/01/08/Tiny-snowmen-for-sale/5977537080400/
these exist, you can buy them online
Heated insoles work with any type of shoe.
These look ugly but work for my nan. Great idea imo.
And for camping, if you have a mains electric supply.
Instead, why not just get a rug buddy so you can use your own fave rug?
FYI
Old idea but good for oldies. Just use electric blanket not a mattress, and buy pillows online, there are a few choices.
You can already get heated cushions, not sure about pillows though.
Yeah, get with the program. These things are a selfish way to make your garden or yard clean and lifeless. Germany may ban them.
Ahh, another type of leaf blower. The ultimate in garden narcissism. Surely we need to use suckers instead. Even angry John Humphrys goes on about them being a curse…
Already exists, don’t have one though.
nice idea, it exists, not sure if doctors would say it was wise for guys who want kids one day though(?)
how about wings on the actual skis?
I think they made it, no? Great idea.
On indigogo it raised 20 grand but ain’t heard of it since.
You can get them here https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOMSHOO-Raincoat-Waterproof-Tarpaulin-1-Multifunctional/dp/B085RMF271
Handy in disaster zones. Great idea.
There is a designer who created one for a runaway fashion show.
So maths knitting is not just an idea too. more instructions here https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/mobius-scarf-pattern-4145489
Here’s the pattern and method, just add the zip.