Winter is one of those double-edged swords that we must endure in life. We know we’ll have to endure mind-numbing coldness, but on the bright-side, this allows us to finish all of the DIY-warrior projects we have been putting off. (If you live someplace where the winter means it’s as “cold” as 70, I hate you.)

Any time the weather gets below your tipping point, think about starting one of these weekend projects to save money on heating, electricity, and/or water. Keep in mind: These projects are not necessarily quickies, so we must rope off more time than we would normally in order to ensure we get the job done entirely and effectively.