I refuse to turn on the heat and can now keep it warm for just 3 cents an hour
A WOMAN revealed the clever hack she uses to keep warm without turning on the heating.
She explained that her clever trick saved her a lot of money during the winter.
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In her viral videothe TikTok user (@fixingmyfinances) explained how she conveniently saves money while working from home.
She explained that she avoids turning up her heat due to financial issues.
“I have £12,000 in credit card debt and one of my favorite money-saving hacks as a work-from-home girl is using a heated blanket instead of turning on the heating,” she said.
Since she works from home most of the day, she realized this trick would save her a significant amount of money.
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The TikToker has broken down the math behind her money-saving technique.
“The heating costs £1.65 an hour, while my heated blanket costs 2.7p an hour,” she explained.
She showed her audience how she sits at her desk with the heated throw on her lap.
The content creator’s dog even snuggled up to her to feel the warmth of the blanket.
She said the hack helped her reduce her household bills because she only had to turn on the heating a few times instead of every day.
You can buy heated throws from stores such as Asda, Dunelm and B&M.
Shoppers can also look for a heated blanket online at Amazon.
She explained that she has only had to turn on the heating three times this winter.
TikTok users shared their thoughts on the advice in the comments section.
“I used my heated blanket instead of the heater and now my room is covered in mold,” one viewer wrote.
“They are so good but it just makes the house feel terribly damp and cold and I know it needs some help drying out,” said another follower.
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.
“Heating is expensive but well worth the money, better for your health and to prevent mold in your home,” a third commenter agreed.
“I stay in bed and use my heated mattress. I’ve had it for a year and couldn’t live without it!” said another person.
“The rest of the house can stay cold, I’m a cozy queen, wrapped in my bargain of 3 cents an hour!” wrote one viewer.
“I work from home 90% of the time. I could use this,” said another follower.
“Good job, my bills are included because there’s no way I don’t have the heat on,” said one TikTok user.
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