Tue • Nov 19, 24

From sea to shining sea, patriots live all over this beautiful land we call America! There are a few of us who enjoy yearlong sunshine and warmth—but for the rest of us, we need to get ready for the winter months. Of course, we can easily adjust by pulling out the winter coats and gloves; however, our home and vehicles need a little more TLC to get them ready to withstand the changing temperatures.

Let’s start with your home. Here's our checklist for preparing your home for winter:

1. Insulation and Sealing:
   • Check walls, floors, and ceilings for cracks and seal them with caulk or spray foam.
   • Inspect attic roof and floor for proper insulation and ventilation.
   • Seal gaps around windows and doors with weatherstripping or storm windows.
   • Install door sweeps to prevent cold air from entering.
2. Pipes and Plumbing:
   • Insulate exposed pipes in unheated areas like garages, basements, or crawlspaces.
   • Disconnect and drain hoses from outdoor faucets.
   • Consider installing freeze-proof faucets or frost-proof spigots.
3. Roof and Gutters:
   • Inspect your roof for damaged, missing, or loose shingles and repair or replace as needed.
   • Clean gutters and downspouts to ensure proper water flow and prevent ice dams.
   • Consider installing gutter guards to reduce maintenance.
4. Fireplace and Chimney:
   • Have your chimney inspected and cleaned before using it for the first time.
   • Remove any animal nests or creosote buildup from your fireplace.
5. HVAC and Appliances:
   • Schedule a maintenance check for your heating system to ensure it’s working efficiently and safely.
   • Clean and inspect your furnace filter regularly.
   • Consider upgrading to a programmable thermostat to save energy.
6. Emergency Preparedness:
   • Stock up on supplies, such as flashlights, batteries, and non-perishable food.
   • Keep important phone numbers and documents handy.

 

Here are some Mammoth Nation partners that can help out if you need to replace your home heating or other important items you may need to get your house ready.

Superior Home Supplies

Home Products, Including HVAC Equipment, Kitchen Appliance & Plumbing Supplies

 

As one of the largest resellers of Goodman air conditioning equipment, Superior Home Supplies offers a variety of high-quality home products, including HVAC equipment, kitchen appliances, and plumbing supplies.  They also offer Amana PTACs (packaged terminal air conditioners) and Daikin Ductless and ZLine brand kitchen appliances.  With best-in-class customer service, a dedicated sales team, and product experts, they can assist you to make the best choice possible while saving you money. All orders ship within 1-3 business days.

Mammoth Nation members receive a 7% discount on all purchases.

 

Like a good boy scout, be prepared. Check out these great vendors for emergency preparedness.

Ready Prep Supplies

Quality Products for Outdoor Activities, First Aid, Emergency & Survival

Survival kits are designed and assembled in the USA by Ready Prep Supplies!  Ready Prep Supplies LLC is located in beautiful North Carolina. Their company strives to be the prime source of quality products for outdoor activities, first aid, emergency, and survival.

Their survival kit is designed and assembled in the USA from domestic and foreign components. The idea and motto behind the survival kit is to have “real tools for real situations.” A significant amount of time, with trial and error, went into putting together an essential kit with tools you can rely on. This kit is great for any prepper looking to equip their car, home, office, or camper with an all-in-one kit.

Mammoth Nation members receive a 10% discount on all purchases.

Valley Food Storage

Dependable Emergency Food

Dependability, quality, and preparedness are at the heart of Valley Food Storage. Whether you're planning your next great adventure or preparing for an unplanned emergency, you'll be supplied with great-tasting, and easy-to-prepare food you can count on for the next 25 years.  High-quality calories provide the fuel you need to keep going at your best, which is why Valley Food Storage only provides clean, non-GMO ingredients that taste great, too! Mammoth Nation members receive a 15% discount on all products!

 Here's our checklist for preparing your vehicle for winter:

1. Tires:

   • Check tire pressure and adjust as needed for winter conditions.
   • Consider installing snow tires or all-season tires with a good tread depth.
2. Fluids:
   • Check and top off engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid, and brake fluid.
   • Consider using winter-grade fluids for better performance in cold temperatures.
3. Battery:
   • Check battery condition and charge, and consider replacing it if it’s old or weak.
   • Keep the battery terminals clean and secure.
4. Belts and Hoses:
   • Inspect belts and hoses for signs of wear or damage and replace as needed.
5. 4-Wheel Drive and AWD Systems:
   • Check the owner’s manual for specific instructions on using 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive systems.
   • Ensure the system is functioning correctly and not damaged.
6. Emergency Kit:
   • Assemble an emergency kit with items like jumper cables, flashlights, and reflective triangles.
   • Keep the kit in your vehicle and check it regularly to ensure everything is in working order.

 Here are some Mammoth Nation vendors who can help you get your vehicle ready for winter:

Best Wheels Online

Quality Tires From Top Manufacturers at a Discount

Tires are an investment in your security and peace of mind. Choosing the best tires for your vehicle is all about the performance you’re looking for, the driving conditions in your area, and knowing what is right for your vehicle. Best Wheels Online takes the guesswork out of buying tires and wheels. 

The Best Deals on Tires and Wheels!

Founded in 2001, Best Wheels Online offers the best tire brands by Michelin, BFGoodrich, Toyo, Pirelli, and many more. They offer the Best Wheel Brands in the industry, like American Racing, Fuel, Foose, Moto Metal, TIS, and many more to choose from! Mammoth Nation members receive a 5% discount.

 

As much as winterizing provides protection, there are always other unknowns that can come up—especially in the winter months. Mammoth Nation also offers members discounts on roadside assistance for total protection.

Roadside Assistance

Join the Travel Club & Get Assistance 24/7/365

Roadside Assistance

Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Up to 15 miles towing (up to $80 retail value) per occurrence maximum for covered charges

Covers members, spouses & dependent children up to age 26 permanently residing at registered address or away at school

• Towing Assistance
• Flat Tire Assistance
• Fuel, Oil, Fluid and Water Delivery Service
• Lock-out Assistance
• Battery Assistance
• Theft Reward, Hit & Run Reward Emergency Trip Expense Reimbursement
• Legal Defense Reimbursement
• Ambulance Assistance Members click the button under the Roadside logo when logged in

Mammoth Nation Members Pay Only $12.95 Per Month!

 

To make sure your vehicle is humming along and ready for winter weather, check and top off your engine oil!

Cool Blue Oil

Patented Ceramic Lubricants for Ultimate Performance

Cool Blue Oil is the exclusive online partner for TriboDyn Lubricants.  TriboDyn is so unique and works so well it became the first oil to earn a United States Functional Patent in over 30 years! TriboDyn only uses premium-grade FULL Synthetic and Synthetic Blend base oils. Check out their hundreds of reviews from customers who rave about the increased fuel mileage, better shifting, and horsepower increases they experienced after switching to TriboDyn.  TriboDyn is proudly blended in small batches in our ISO 9001 approved facility in Mooresville, NC, home of many top NASCAR, Indycar, and IMSA race teams. All orders ship direct from the factory. Shipping is Free for Mammoth Nation Members in the Continental U.S. PLUS, members receive a 10% discount.

 

For home and vehicle winterizing, make sure you’ve got some extra light handy and ready to go!

Hybrid Light

Hybrid Solar Light for Outdoor Adventures

Solar-powered lighting and mobile power solutions from Hybrid Light!

Hybrid Light® is a pioneer of solar-powered lighting and mobile charging solutions such as cellphones, iPads, etc. Their portable flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps are the reliable go-to illuminator that you want in every toolbox, glovebox, emergency kit, nightstand, and kitchen drawer.

Mammoth Nation members save 20% on all products—PLUS, 5% of all purchases made by members will be donated to Folds of Honor.

Safety 6-Pack

The Journey 300 is the most versatile, multifunctional, and rugged flashlight that features a fully waterproof enclosure.

It has a USB port for charging your mobile devices, a Micro USB port for rapid charging the flashlight, or you can simply use any light source to keep your flashlight charged through its built-in solar panel.

The Journey 300 super-bright LED shines for up to 50 hours on low beam and 5 hours on high from the 2500 mAh lithium-ion battery (holds a charge for 7 years). It’s 6” in length and weighs in at only 4.5oz.

You can take it anywhere and store it in your glovebox, kitchen drawer, garage, or boat.

 

Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Such a wise man! We don’t know what the future has in store for us, but we DO know that for most of us, the weather changes in the winter months. As self-sufficient patriots, it’s in our blood to take the proper precautions. And, at Mammoth Nation, you can find essential products made right here in the USA, along with services to assist you in preparing your home and vehicles before the snow starts!