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How to Keep your House Warm without Turning up the Heat
Stay Warm this Winter Without Turning up the Heat
- Open your curtains and blinds during the day to take advantage of the sun’s rays to warm up your home.
- Pull out recipes for roasts, casseroles, stews and soups. They are cold-weather favourites because they cook at low temperatures for several hours. These types of comfort foods help to keep you warm when you eat them, too.
- Brew up a pot of coffee, tea or make yourself some hot chocolate. Don’t forget to wrap your hands around the mug to take advantage of its warmth.
- Don’t go barefoot or wear flip-flops at home. Instead wear warm socks and slippers in the house. If your feet are cold, it’s difficult to stay warm.
- Break out the cozy flannel sheets for your bed. They are much more comfortable than trying to warm up on cotton ones when the temperatures plummet.
- Put a hot water bottle in your bed to warm it up before you retire at night. Wearing a pair of socks to bed will also help, since it’s difficult to sleep with cold feet.
- Check your house for drafts using a candle or by wetting the back of your hand. If the candle’s flame flickers or your hand feels cool as you go near a window or an entry door, you know you have an issue with an air leak. Seal it up with weatherstripping or caulking to help you feel more comfortable.
- Cover your hardwood or laminate floors with area rugs. They will help to keep your floors warm in addition to adding colour and texture to your room.
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