Weather Hacks and Tourist Traps: How to Navigate DC in Any Weather

Check out these hacks to beat the weather and avoid the tourists!

Tourists. And weather that swings from frigid to sweltering (with breaks of prolonged rain). Those are two things that can make living in D.C. a little challenging -- but you don't have to let either stand in the way of enjoying the District.

These Weather Hacks and Tourist Traps, produced by the Studio Television class at American University, are easy ways to enjoy D.C. in any season.  

SPRING and SUMMER

Spring Cleaning: Weather Hacks and Tourist Traps 

Doing spring cleaning the right way. Produced by Studio Television class at American University.

Chapstick: Weather Hacks and Tourist Traps 

Chapstick isn’t just for preventing chapped lips. Produced by Studio Television class at American University.

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Cool Sponge: Weather Hacks and Tourist Traps 

Find out how to make your own ice pack, and where to go in the D.C. heat. Produced by Studio Television class at American University.

FALL and WINTER 

Kitty Litter: Weather Hacks and Tourist Traps 

Find out how kitty litter can help your car — and a great spot to go play with cats. Produced by Studio Television class at American University.

Shoveling Snow: Weather Hacks and Tourist Traps 

It’s easier to shovel snow than you think. Produced by Studio Television class at American University.

Socks: Weather Hacks and Tourist Traps

Learn the true power of socks in winter. Produced by Studio Television class at American University.

Warm Oven: Weather Hacks and Tourist Traps 

How baking can help you stay warm, and reduce your heating bill. Produced by Studio Television class at American University.

Warm Bed: Weather Hacks and Tourist Traps

How to save money and keep your bed warm during winter. Produced by Studio Television class at American University.
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