With the cold months just beginning, its important to make sure you keep warm in your home over winter. Here are some quick and easy tips for a warm home that save on energy and money!
#1 Thick curtains
The thicker the better to stop heat escaping through your windows. You can even put a curtain or rug up over your door to keep the heat in!
#2 Duvets and blankets
Swapping your duvet for a thicker one or layering up on blankets will keep you warm at night without having the heating on full blast.
#3 Sunlight
Provides free heat so let as much in as possible whilst its out, then shut them as soon as dusk falls to retain the heat.
#4 Draught excluders
Use this to stop the cold draught getting under your doors; you can purchase them cheaply or make your own by stuffing old tights with socks!
#5 Clear radiators
Avoid having items in front of your radiators; leave them uncovered so the heat can warm up your room.
#6 Cover bare floorboards
They look stylish but can make rooms feel cold. This is easily solved by covering your floors with rugs and floor cushions, which also double up as a lovely decor features!
#7 Setting heating timers
Its actually not better to keep the heating on all day! Setting timers for when you want the heat is much more efficient.
#8 Use tin foil
Putting heat reflective aluminium foil behind your radiators prevents heat escaping by reflecting it back into the room.
#9 Leaving bathroom and kitchen doors open
When you take a shower and when you cook, leave the doors open so the free heat generated can warm the rest of the house.
#10 Invest in a hot water bottle
They’re great for that extra bit of warmth without putting the heat on. Try putting one in your bed before you go to sleep too.
