Looking for ways to stay toasty this winter without blowing your electricity bill through the roof doesn't need to be hard. We have a few handy tips that will help you enjoy this winter.
Layering
It's all about how you choose to layer, which can help you retain heat better so that you don't have to rely on electrical sources such as a heater. You can layer clothing or bedding to help you stay warm, but make sure that what you choose to layer with is good at trapping body heat to help you stay warm.
Making use of your oven
If you are someone who enjoys baking or making a delicious oven-cooked meal, make sure to take advantage of the heat. Leaving the oven door open can warm up the kitchen or add extra warmth into your space. Not forgetting the aroma of baked goodies that can make a house feel like home and winter less dreary.
Take advantage of the winter sun
When it is bitterly cold outside, the last thing anyone wants to do is step outside. However, taking advantage of the winter sun can keep you warm and also give you some time to slow down to enjoy the moment. Keep your curtains open, layer up and if needed grab a hot cup to soak up the heat.
Block door drafts
It can get frustrating when you have done everything to make a space warm, but you still feel a cold breeze coming from somewhere. Finding gaps and cracks where the cold can creep in and plug these with good insulators or a draft blocker. Doing a house check of which windows and doors need to be fixed can also prevent you from using more power than is needed to keep your home warm.
Keep your floors warm
Stepping out of bed, off couch or out the shower and getting your feet into contact with a cold floor can send shivers down anyone's spine. It will also make it less likely for you to find the motivation to take another step to get the day started. Keep you and your floors warm by laying a rug or carpet across areas that are most used around the house. Getting well insulated socks can also make sure that your feet stay warm no matter where you are.
