AA to C and D Battery Converters

These are useful little gadgets if you don't have any C or D cells to hand. AA cells are readily available in cheap packs from pound/dollar/euro shops and are probably also optimised to have a higher energy density.

Snow Shovels by Briggs & Stratton

Think I'd prefer shovelling by hand to warm up, but these snow shovels by Briggs & Stratton could be useful!

Lidl Tools from the Centre Aisle - Air Wedges

Picked up this set of air wedges in Lidl . They're like a mini version of what firemen use. Handy for lifting and positioning stuff and pushing things apart.

Valves for Shutting Off Water in the Home

Just a reminder folks to identify where all your gate valves are for shutting off water in an emergency. Tie a label around them or write the function on the wall behind with a thick marker. Valves can and do seize, so it's good to exercise them at least once a year. You don't want to be running around like a headless chicken when there's a water leak.