The cold winds are now starting to creep in, and before you know it, it's winter! The first thing you're going to do is, of course, set your house to be warm and cozy, but how will you do it without making your bills jump up to the roof.
Why spend so much when you can do it naturally. Let's all think about ways to reduce heat loss and keep that hot air in, so you can feel comfortable and enjoy your day.
1. Flooring
the perfect way to make your floor warm is to use rugs. They not only help to beautify your space, but they also keep your feet warm if you have tile or hardwood floors. They offer a layer of insulation to the floor, holding chilly air beneath and preventing it from seeping up and chilling the room.
2. Curtain
Your beautiful summer curtain might have helped you, but have you found the perfect curtain for winter? You can switch them out with a heavier one as it helps keep the room warm and leaves the cold breeze outside. You can choose whether you want an earth tone or pick the pastel ones, as long as they make you peaceful and happy.
3. Draft-Proofing your Doors
Draft-proofing your doors is another technique to keep warm air in and cold air out. You can install a Draft Blocker since the space between the bottom of the door, and the frame is the greatest. Placing a brush strip, draft blocker, or hinged flap will significantly minimize drafts. Foam strips are installed around the inside of the frame, closing the area between the door and the structure and guaranteeing no air leaks. The most cost-effective option to draft exclusion is silicone sealant, which may be fastened around the frame. Just be careful not to suffocate yourself! Keyholes may be readily draught-proofed by putting an escutcheon plate outside the door. Sealing them is another excellent method.
4. Change your Ceiling Fan's direction
If you have a ceiling fan, you might be wondering if it can help you maintain the heat in your house. Absolutely! The best way to do this is to change your ceiling fan's direction to drive warm air back into the room; putting a fan at the top of your stairwells can send warm air back up through the floors to you. Set the fan speed to low for the best efficiency.
5. Insulate your Attic
If you have an attic, insulating it is one great way to increase the warmth inside your home. Not protecting your attic appropriately may cause heat loss, resulting in ice dams, leaks, and other damage. Therefore, simply adding some insulation batting or having blown-in insulation sprayed into your attic's existing framework will help reduce heat loss to a minimum.
6. Heating System
You may program your home's heating system to operate around your schedule by installing a smart thermostat. Using apps and smart heating controls, you can ensure that your property is only warm when you need it. When your eyes are heavy, and you're ready to sleep after a long day, electric blankets are a great method to relax. Simply turning on the blanket for 10 minutes before bedtime will create the comfiest cradle to rock you to sleep. By just slipping the mattress pad under your top sheet and turning it on for a few minutes before going to bed, you may save money on your heating cost. Wrapping up warm is certainly the most obvious addition to this list. It will surely increase your level of comfort. Nothing beats the soothing sense of warmth.
