Warm Home Hacks: Affordable Tips to Keep Your Home Cosy
Keeping warm this winter doesn’t have to mean sky-high heating bills. With a few simple adjustments, you can make your home more energy-efficient and stay comfortable no matter how cold it gets. Here are some practical tips to help you stay warm without spending a fortune.
Stop Draughts in Their Tracks
- Use Draught Excluders: Place draught excluders at the bottom of doors to prevent cold air from creeping in. You can easily make one yourself by stuffing an old pair of jeans or tights and sewing up the ends.
- Seal Window Gaps: Check for draughts around windows by holding a candle near the frame—if the flame flickers, there’s a gap. Use draught-proofing strips or caulk to seal these areas.
- Close Unused Chimneys: If you don’t use your fireplace, consider fitting a chimney balloon or seal to stop cold air coming down.
Rugs for Heat Retention
If you have tiled floors or wooden floorboards, a lot of heat can escape. Adding rugs is a simple way to insulate your floors and create a warmer space.
- Opt for shaggy rugs or those with a heavyweight pile to trap heat effectively.
- For even better insulation, add an underlay beneath your rugs. It stops them from slipping and boosts their heat-retention properties.
- Check sites like Gumtree or eBay for second-hand rugs to save money without compromising on warmth.
Make the Most of Your Radiators
- Move Furniture Away: Keep sofas and large furniture away from radiators so heat can circulate freely.
- Add Reflectors: Install radiator reflector panels behind radiators to direct heat back into the room.
- Use Radiator Fans: These sit on top of your radiator and circulate warm air more effectively.
Use Curtains and Blinds to Your Advantage
- During the day, open your curtains to let sunlight naturally heat your rooms.
- At night, close curtains and blinds to trap warmth and prevent heat loss. For added insulation, consider thermal-lined curtains.
Heat Smart, Not Hard
- Set Timers: Use your heating only when needed. Set it to start 30 minutes before you wake up or come home and turn it off 30 minutes before leaving or sleeping.
- Lower the Thermostat: Turning your thermostat down by just 1°C can reduce your energy bill by up to 10%.
Create Warm Zones
- Shut doors to rooms you’re not using to stop heat from escaping into unused spaces.
- Focus heating on the areas you use most, such as the living room and bedrooms, rather than heating the entire house.
Everyday Heat Hacks
- Use Oven Heat: After baking or roasting, leave the oven door open to let the residual heat warm your kitchen.
- Boil Water: Making tea? The steam can add warmth and humidity to the air, making it feel less cold.
- Layer Up: Don’t forget about cosy blankets and throws—they’re an inexpensive way to stay warm.
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