I’m a Frugal Mom – 5 Ways I Stay Warm in Winter Without Turning on the Heat
A SAVVY mum has shared five ways she keeps herself and the house warm without leaving the heat on for hours.
Cassie has shared her ‘common sense’ ideas to help other families become aware of turning on the heating and rising costs.
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On her blog, Frugal family, she shared five simple money-saving tips to keep you and the house as warm as possible without turning on the electricity.
Cassie wrote on her blog: “Keep your curtains open to let in as much warmth as possible, but as soon as it starts to get dark, close them to keep the cold out.”
The mother also suggested buying thermal or thick curtains to keep the heat in.
“If you can, make sure your curtains are lined with a good thick fabric to keep in as much heat as possible [when it’s dark outside]she continued.
She also recommended keeping an eye out for drafts near doors or windows by feeling for a breeze, as this renders all tasks of warming the house useless.
“Do something about any drafts you encounter, because where the cold comes in, the heat escapes as well, meaning you’re literally throwing money down the drain,” she says.
You can use door stops, window caulk, and even duct tape to block drafts.
Another simple hack was to go from bottom to top, because heat moves upwards, meaning the top floor will always be warmer in the winter.
Cassie also recommended moving your body as a simple, healthy, and free way to warm up.
She said: “I’ll turn up my music and sit on my exercise bike for half an hour; more often than not I will start by wearing a sweater over a T-shirt and take it off after about five minutes when I understand. hot.”
We all know that wearing extra layers keeps you warm, but it’s such a simple trick that we sometimes forget how effective it is.
She added: “I also dress in layers at this time of year because not only does the extra clothing keep me warm, but the layers also trap the heat in between.”
If you lie down on the couch in a blanket with a hot drink, you will not only feel better, but you will also be warmer.
And Cassie said if you’re really cold, warm socks and hats are the way to go, even indoors.
5 ways to keep your house warm in winter
Real estate expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.
1. Curtains
“Windows are a common place for the cold from outside to enter your home, this is due to small openings that can let air in, so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark,” he said.
This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth because it can provide a kind of “insulation” between your window and curtain.
2. Rugs
“Your floor is another part of your home where heat can be lost and make your home feel cold,” he continued. “On cold days you may notice that your floor is not pleasant to walk on because your feet are freezing.
“Add rugs to areas that don’t already have carpet. This will provide a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above.”
3. Check your insulation
Check your pipes, attic space, crawl spaces and under floorboards.
“Loose insulation is great for this, and it is a more affordable form of insulation, with a large bag being picked up for around £30,” explains Joshua.
4. Keep your interior doors closed
“Household members often congregate in one room in the evening, which is usually the kitchen or living room,” says Joshua.
“This means you only need to heat a small part of your home and closing the doors keeps the heat in and the cold out.”
5. Block drafts
Don’t forget to check cat flaps, chimneys and mailboxes as these can let in cold air if they are not properly secured.
Cassie said: “My mother always told me that if your head and feet were warm, the rest of you would be too, so I have a nice pair of thick socks to put on to warm me up.
“I draw the line at wearing a hat at home, so the heating would definitely come on if necessary.”
What’s more, a plumber has shared how to ensure your radiators continue to work properly if you decide to turn on the heating.
He revealed that dusting the radiators was essential to ensure the louvers did not become clogged and the room could be heated efficiently.
Radiator fans were also a great buy, they are small electric fans that sit above or below the radiator.
Yanchev said: “By drawing air through the vanes of the radiator, they help it release as much heat as possible.”
