It's a new year, and even though daylight is now lasting just a little bit longer each day, we know that there are still plenty of bitterly cold days ahead of us this winter in Wisconsin.

So, if you haven't done so already, now is a great time to make sure you're ready for the cold by doing common things like keeping a winter survival kit in your car, stocking emergency kits in your home in case a storm knocks out power or prevents travel, and winterizing your home.

One thing that can easily get overlooked when winterizing your home is prepping your garage for the season by removing items that experts say shouldn't be stored there during winter, such as the items below.

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7 Things You Never Keep In Wisconsin Garages During The Winter

According to several home improvement experts, leaving these items in your garage when the thermometer plunges is a bad idea.

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