I work from home and STILL haven’t turned on the heating thanks to my 4-step combination
IT’S that time of year again, when the nights start early and it doesn’t take much for the house to get cold.
Many people will try not to turn on the heating, especially given the cost of living and rising energy prices.
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However, this can make working from home a bit more challenging.
And one person is experiencing exactly this problem.
They accepted online forum Mumsnet to reveal their problems as they desperately sought advice.
They titled the post: “The cheapest way to heat a room while working from home.”
The anonymous writer then said: “I work from home in an office with a radiator that doesn’t give off enough heat for me.
“The boiler is new and I can’t fit a radiator that is much wider and I don’t want to add a second one because the pipes would have to be visible.
“The room has French doors to the garden and curtains that I can close when it is dark.
‘But I’m cold. I want some kind of heating that won’t cost a fortune.
“I wear socks with heat retainers, thermals and wrist warmers, but my fingertips go numb and I need to be able to type.
“Anyone have any suggestions?”
Many people rushed to the comments section to share their thoughts and give their advice.
One savvy money saver suggested a four-step combination that will keep them toasty and save money on their bills.
They wrote: “What insulation or draft proofing do you have on the patio doors?
“Add plastic film on the windows to keep the heat in if they have single glazing.
“The general rule is to heat the person, not the room.
“So slippers, sweater, heated blanket, fingerless gloves.
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“There will be a combination that works.”
Another added: “A heated warming hoody or heated padded vest.
“They are powered by one current pack in the bag that can be charged. Game changer.
“And not restrictive of movement.
“Available on Amazon. They also have other heated clothing items.
“Also recommend Uniqlo’s HeatTech underwear.
“Hot water bottle and blanket over the knee, but sometimes that doesn’t feel good for work mode at all, I know.”
5 Money-saving tips for autumn/winter
1. Make your home draught-free
It takes time and money to heat your home, so it’s important that you do everything you can to keep the heat in. Close your doors and windows and fill any gaps with weather stripping.
2. Turn down your thermostat
According to Energy UK, lowering the thermostat by just one degree Celsius can reduce your heating costs by up to 10% and save you around £85 a year. And if you don’t have a thermostat, installing one can save you up to $70 per year!
3. Move furniture
Ensure that large, bulky furniture such as sofas does not block the radiators.
4. Wash clothes at a lower temperature and add extra spin cycle
Unless it is bedding, towels or very dirty items, turn the temperature down to 20 or 30 degrees and rotate the machine twice to remove excess water.
5. Heat the person, not the house
There is no point in heating up a room with no one in it, so pay close attention to which radiators are on.
