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6 Ways To Survive The Cold In Your Home

  • February 22, 2020
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For a lot of people, winter is one of the worst times of year. The cold comes quickly, and feels like it’s going to last forever, with summer always seeming far in the future. Going outside during this time will be a battle between your sensitive body and the elements around it, and it will always be a challenge to keep yourself warm. Your home offers the chance to find respite from the bitter weather outside, but you need to take the right steps if you’re going to make it as comfortable as possible without breaking the bank.

 

1. Smart Heating

 

A lot of progress has been made in the field of smart devices over the last decade or so. Countless companies have been bringing out products which are designed to automate your life. Smart meters are one of the most useful, using smart AI to ensure that your home stays at a good temperature while using as little fuel as possible. A lot of utility companies have been giving smart meters away for free, and it’s worth talking to your own supplier if you want to see if they can provide a similar service to you. Even if you have to pay for it, this can often end up saving you money.

 

2. Boiler Servicing

 

Next up, it’s time to focus on the efficiency of the heating system in your home. As boilers get older, they will experience wear and tear, just like any other machine. With years and thousands of litres of water going through the machine, it won’t be able to perform like it did when it was new. Finding a reliable HVAC service to perform a service on your boiler can be a good way to ensure that it provides the heat you need to your home. This can lower the price of your bills, and the cost of the work will be well worth it.

 

3. Insulation Installation

 

It’s easy to ignore the attic space and cavities in the walls of your home, but these can be an excellent place for affordable insulation. By filling these unused spaces with the right materials, you can effectively wrap a big blanket around your home. Heat will be trapped inside your home, making your heating bills go down and ensuring that you are comfortable all year round. It isn’t too hard to install this sort of thing for yourself if you feel confident enough. Of course, you could always use some YouTube videos to help you out.

 

4. Layering Up

 

While it may not be the most conventional approach to keeping warm at home, simply wrapping yourself up in some layers can be an excellent way to keep yourself from getting too cold during winter. Dressing gowns, hoodies, and an array of other comfortable clothing can be used for this, and you don’t have to worry about looking good when you’re at home. Of course, though, it’s worth thinking about the tasks you are performing when you layer up. Cooking can be dangerous when you’re covered in layers of synthetic fabrics, and caution should be taken when you’re doing things like this.

 

5. Hot Water Bottles & More

 

People have been using hot water bottles and other tools designed to keep beds warm for thousands of years. Nowadays, there are more options than ever before, and they are much safer than they used to be. Microwavable bean bags are particularly popular, holding their heat for much longer than a traditional hot water bottle. Of course, though, there’s nothing wrong with the real thing, and using a hot water bottle can be as good an option as any when you’re approaching something like this.

 

6. Rugs & Carpets

 

Fabrics have long been a go-to material to use when trying to keep warm, but it doesn’t just have a place on your body and on the bed. Rugs and carpets can be an excellent tool for those trying to make their home feel warmer on a budget. Second hand rugs can be found all over the web, and will transform the way that hard floors feel during the winter months. It’s amazing to see just how much this can change the way a place feels, but the floor is usually the coldest part of a home and it makes sense to wrap it up.

 

With all of this in mind, you should have the power to make a much warmer home this winter. A lot of people struggle to achieve the results they want when they are approaching something like this, finding it hard to know what needs to be done to keep their place toasty and warm.

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Danasia Fantastic founded TheUrbanRealist in early spring 2013. She loves good cocktails, great conversation and doing what she wants.

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