The heavy winds and rains that pounded Portland last week were a reminder of the severe winter weather we can expect in the coming months. Are you ready? Don’t get caught unprepared. Make sure your family, home and automobile are equipped to handle the elements. Luckily, there’s plenty of small businesses that can help you stay safe and dry this winter season. Here are just a few:

  • Beaumont: Are you ready for snow and ice? Beaumont Hardware has de-icer, snow shovels and everything else you need to keep your sidewalk and driveway clear. A roaring fire can be a great way to stay cozy during cold weather. But a dirty chimney can be dangerous. American Chimney and Mansonry can inspect and clean your chimney to ensure a safe winter. Need some home repairs done to keep out wind and rain? Roloff Construction has 30 years of home remodeling experience.
  • Belmont Area: Cold weather can wreak havoc on an old car battery. Trade in that old battery for a new one at Battery X-Change and drive with peace of mind.
  • Division/Clinton: Clogged gutters can result in damage to your home. Make sure you get your gutters cleaned every year with Clear Choice Window and Gutter Cleaning.
  • Foster: Be prepared for winter weather on the mountain and in your neighborhood with all the necessary outdoor gear you need from Foster Outdoor. Just because it is winter doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the pleasure of gardening. The Garden Spout provides a full range of indoor gardening products including hydroponics, lighting, nutrients, containers and more.
  • Gateway: Get your furnace serviced by Portland Heating and Air Conditioning, specializing in furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, installation of wood, pellet and gas stoves, fireplaces and inserts.
  • Lents: While some hunker down in extreme winter conditions, others like to adventure. Sargents Motorsports can help you take that sense of adventure to the max with their inventory of ATVs, Utility Vehicles and more. Make sure your car is ready for winter weather. Steve’s Imports is a family-owned, full-service import auto repair shop.
  • Mississippi Ave: Stay dry on your bike with a new set of fenders from North Portland Bike Works, a nonprofit bicycle store selling new and used bikes and gear, plus weekly repair workshops. Working on a home improvement project but don’t want to break the bank? Rebuilding Center sells used, reclaimed and salvaged materials.
  • Northwest District: Routine auto maintenance is the key to making sure you don’t get stranded in the cold. Green Drop Garage offers an unlimited maintenance plan for only $15 per month.
  • Parkrose: Leaky roof got you down? West Coast Roofing and Painting can get you all patched up in no time.
  • St. Johns: Are you more of a do-it-yourselfer? St. Johns Ace has a wide variety of tools and supplies for any home maintenance job. Don’t get caught without hot water! Crouchley Plumbing has been providing plumbing services, including water heater repair, for more than 100 years. Need some snow tires for your car? Defrost not working? Madison Automotive can get you rolling safely.
  • Stadium District: Looking for a better way to transport those skis to the mountain? Rack Attack has Portland’s largest selection of ski and snowboard racks, bike racks, kayak racks and more.

This list is non-exhaustive so there are plenty more neighborhood businesses that can help you weather the storm. How are you winterizing your home or auto? Let us know on Instagram and Facebook.