Winter12 skills. A winter checklist to tick off: frozen pipes, alarms, the furnace filter, the car's battery and tires, snow shoveling, hypothermia and a storm-ready home.Spring12 skills. A spring checklist to tick off: gutters, the mower, the dryer vent, caulk and drywall, the first aid kit, a document review and your yearly checkup.Summer12 skills. A summer checklist to tick off: heat illness, sunscreen and skin checks, cookouts and grilling, the day hike bag, lightning, water and the bike.Fall12 skills. A fall checklist to tick off: outdoor faucets, gutters, the furnace filter, alarms, winter car prep, the mower put away, a flu season checkup and storm prep.

Each line links to a short guide on the skills checklist. The kit lists cover what to pack.

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