Are you looking for clever and affordable ways to save on heating costs by keeping your home warm even without heating? Follow some practical steps & tips!
With the onset of winter and temperatures dropping, many people are wondering how they can reduce their heating and electricity bills. To keep your home warmer for longer on cold winter days, there are a few strategic measures you need to take. This is particularly important if the living spaces do not have a heating system. In order to protect yourself against the cold, good insulation of doors, windows, bare walls and floors is often necessary. In addition, thermal insulation also depends on your everyday habits and the maintenance of your interior spaces. Luckily, there are effective ways to stay comfortable and warm at home on a budget. Below you will find some advice to help you better prepare every living area for the cold season.
What steps and tricks can you use to keep your home warm?
The first step you should take in your home is to clean interior and front doors, walls andWindow frames for leaksto check. It's best to do this in windy weather to make it easier to see if it's blowing through any cracks or gaps. After identifying the source, you should isolate it as soon as possible. In the short term, you can use a simple foam sealing tape or, if necessary, silicone sealant. If you also have an attic, it would also make sense to insulate it. Once you've done this, you can do the following:
- Heat loss is not only related to leaky windows and doors, but also to cold external and internal walls. Therefore, in the long term, it is advisable to invest in insulating such areas instead of worrying about high heating and energy costs every winter. However, this is best done when moving in or when renovating.
- Window glass is also an important factor if you want to keep your home warm, as it releases most of the heat to the outside. In order to keep heat loss to a minimum, we recommend installing external blinds and covering the windows with thick curtains. Both elements act as a kind of barrier between cold outside air and warm indoor air, even if there are no radiators or you have turned them off. Using bubble wrap would be a cheaper option that can also improve heat efficiency.
- Ventilate your living spaces efficiently, by opening windows or doors in two opposite rooms for a short time. This creates a draft that can quickly refresh your entire home.
- You can also use the heat generated by the stove or oven if you cook at home more often in the winter. The room temperature increases faster if you leave the oven door open, cleverly keeping your home warm.
What hacks are possible for interior design in winter?
When it comes to comfort and coziness, the furnishings of the living spaces also play a crucial role. By taking a strategic approach, you can also effectively optimize heat storage in your home. In addition, in the winter months, it is recommended that upholstered furniture such as sofas and armchairs be covered with soft home textiles such as cotton, knitwear and other cozy covers. Here are a few more steps you could take in this direction:
- Thick covers, blankets and pillows would be a good choice in winter. Not only do they warm your body, but as decorative elements they also make living spaces more inviting.
- Although bare floors made of laminate or granite are trendy, they quickly get cold in the winter without heating. Add a soft area rug, as well as runners in your kitchen and bedroom, on either side of the sleeping bed. This in turn creates a cozier atmosphere while keeping your feet warm.
- If you don't have a fireplace, you can keep your home warm by using theHeating rooms with candles. In beautiful candle holders, lanterns or just like that, they create a romantic ambience, but should not be left unattended.
- If you get the chance, try rearranging your living room or bedroom by moving the couch or bed away from the window. Although it's not always easy, these furnishings stay warmer on the other side of the room.
How can you keep warm even in your apartment?
Of course, you can also try to adapt your habits to the relevant situation. After you have well insulated your living spaces and ensured that no cold air enters or warm air escapes, you can take care of your own body heat.
- Although this is an obvious solution, you should use warming duvet covers or bed linen when the outside temperature drops.
- Before the winter season, remove your satin bedding and replace it with thicker sheets and duvets with down.
- Electric blankets can also be quite useful, but must be used with caution to avoid overheating.
- Also keep your interior doors closed to prevent heat loss when you are not in the appropriate room.
- Another logical measure is to keep your feet warm with thick socks, as this warms your entire body in cold weather.
- Last but not least, using a hot water bottle under the blanket is an inexpensive and proven method. This means you can keep warm even in a cold apartment.
