With fall in full swing you’re starting to think with more frequency about how you’ll manage the cooler temperatures. We know it can be overwhelming so we dug up some really handy life hacks, perfect for Michiganders in the fall.

10) Get your fall and winter gear organized.
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Organize your fall and winter accessories like scarves and hats by taking a coat hanger and shower curtain loops and simply connect the loops to the hanger. Then you can hang the accessories in the loops.
9) Trick that thermostat.
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Put an ice pack near the thermostat. If you're in a building where you can't adjust the thermostat manually, you can trick it into thinking it's colder by placing an ice pack near it.
8) Protect your valuables while on the water.
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There's still time left to enjoy being out on the lake before it all freezes over. Never drop your keys into the abyss again by attaching them to a wine cork. That way, if they somehow fall into the water, they won’t be lost forever.
7) Don't get locked out.
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Because sometimes your car door is frozen shut during a brutal Michigan winter, just use hand sanitizer to de-ice the car lock.
6) Re-purpose an old sweater into leg warmers.
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If you've got a teen girl in your life, you can work magic by transforming an old sweater into stylish leg warmers by cutting off the arms.

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5) Make your candles last.
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Can't get enough of that pumpkin spice aroma? Maybe you've purchased a scented candle to give you that essence. To make it last longer, place it in the refrigerator for an hour.
4) Give your coffee a boost.
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Because when the weather starts to become more dreary during the fall and winter months, we tend to like our coffee nice and strong. If you're a fan of iced coffee, you can accomplish that by brewing a pot of coffee and then pouring that brew into an ice cube tray, letting it turn into cubes. Then when you're ready to drink your iced coffee, place the infused cubes in your glass and boom an instant extra boost.
3) Stay nice and cozy after the shower.
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Let the water from your shower stay in the tub during and immediately after you take a shower. The water will serve to heat your bathroom while you're still getting ready.
2) Breath new life into that electric blanket.
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Remember that old electric blanket? Not only is it great for warming the other blankets before you hop into bed, but if you place it in your dresser with the clothes you plan to wear and then when you wake up, turn it on.
1) Exercise!
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Staying physically active will help you conquer winter depression.

Really makes life easier having a few tricks up your sleeve, huh? Tell us though, what are some of your favorite Michigan life hacks that make things go smoothly?

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