Don't be left in the cold when the big freeze sweeps across the country on weekends.

Snow and temperature are expected to drop sharply, and you may experience problems with car windshield fogging, rising heating bills, and even cracked skin.

Fortunately, common problems can be solved by using simple tips for everyday household items. Grant Rollings reveals the best.

There is no need to freeze between the sheets. Fill a small pillowcase with dried rice or beans and tie the ends. Heat them on a fume hood or radiator, then tuck them under the duvet.

Want to prevent drafts from crawling in under the door? Just slide a piece of foam tube insulation under them.

Even double-glazed windows lose heat. Put old shower sheets behind your current curtains, this will help prevent condensation. If you really want to keep out the cold, you can put a quilt in front of the window. Use Velcro on the frame to hold them-they may be too heavy for curtain rails.

No double glazing? Spray a fine mist of water on the window, and then carefully stick the bubble film on the window. Or use double-sided tape to stick the transparent film on the pane, and then use the hot air of a hair dryer to fix it in place.

Or, draw the curtains at night and open them when the sun is shining—it will make a difference.

Place a layer of tin foil between the radiator and the wall. It helps to reflect heat back to the room, increasing the output of the radiator, while preventing heat from penetrating into the masonry.

Cut out felt pieces and place them in shoes or slippers to prevent your toes from turning blue.

In order to prevent your feet from getting wet from the rain, you can put a transparent candle wax on the upper, and then blow it with a hair dryer until it melts to form a waterproof layer.

After moisturizing your hands, wear cotton gloves to avoid skin breakage. Warm showers and plenty of hot water can also help.

Cover the car windshield wipers with socks to prevent them from sticking overnight. Remove them in the morning-the ice or snow will disappear.

Fill the socks with clay and place them on the dashboard to absorb moisture to prevent fogging of the windshield. Spray the outside of the glass with three parts vinegar and one part water to prevent freezing.

Spray the lock on the garden shed with hand sanitizer to thaw.

Don't let ice cover the path. Put one teaspoon of detergent and one tablespoon of rubbing alcohol into one and a half gallons of water and pour it on the sidewalk.

When it's cold outside like a refrigerator, put a mini refrigerator in the garden without plugging in electricity, which can keep food and drinks cool and save energy.

If you have an open flame, orange peel will help to make the flame burn due to the oil in the skin.

Rats seek calories at this time of the year. Use a caulking gun to seal all gaps.

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