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Winter will be here soon enough ou know it‘s going to make its grand entrance soon enough, blowing onto the local stage and playing until past the official end of its run in March. In Canada, there‘s no business like snow business â€" There‘s a lot to do to get your car and home ready for winter. To make the process as smooth as ice, consider these suggestions. though everything about it isn‘t quite appealing. The trunk is also the place for your winter "survival kit", the equipment and supplies that are essential for dayâ€" toâ€"day weather, or if you‘re stuck or stranded. The basics include an ice scraper and brush, a shovel, booster cables, and items for traction (sand, salt, kitty litter or traction pads). slush can drain your tank in no time. If you get drafts in the winter, now is the time to seal and caulk around windows and doors. Some people cover their windows with plastic sheets. But don‘t seal your home like a jar of preserves â€" you still need air circulation and proper ventilation and access to fire or emergency exits. If you‘re a fan of winter, you‘re probably excited about its arrival. Others can only hope that for once the snow starts late and closes early. It‘s a good time to service the furâ€" nace, get a supply of furnace filters if you‘re running low, and check the chimney for obstructions or buildâ€"ups of creosote. Call in a chimney sweep if needed before sparking up the fireâ€" place for the first time. If you‘re buyâ€" ing logs, use only those that have been split, dried and seasoned for 6â€"12 months; they‘re safer, ignite faster and burn more efficiently. At home, just as in your car, keep a supply of salt or sand ready. Falls are the leading cause of injuries at home, and icy walkways are a major culprit. Get your snow shovel or blower out 6f storage, and make sure the blower is clean, oiled and in working order. If you own a snow blower, prepare yourâ€" self in another way â€" for the envious looks of neighbors, as they break their backs lifting the demon powder. Blankets, sleeping bags, extra clothing and nonâ€"perishable food don‘t take up a lot of room, and can be lifeâ€" savers if you‘re stranded for any length of time. Keeping a first aid kit in the car is a must in any weather. might be from a service station or other help, you might want to carry extra fuses, radiator hoses and fan belts; a tow line or chain; and an axe or hatchet. V6 3.4L, 5 spd., air, cruise, tilt, p.w Iocks AM/FM cass Stk. # PLYMOUTH VOYAGEUR 4 cyl., turbo, auto, air, 7 passenger, AM/FM stereo Stk. #£X4623 ©‘10,995