Simple but effective ways to keep your home warm this winter

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Simple but effective ways to keep your home warm this winter

Winter is almost here and while we’re busy kicking the fallen leaves and cosying up during these dark evenings, it’s difficult to ignore that cold draught in your living room and the sudden rise in your heating bill.

Frustratingly, many of us are failing to heat our homes adequately and simply turning up the thermostat as a quick and easy way to banish that cold air that keeps sneaking inside. While your heating system may be efficient, there are other ways you can keep your home warm this winter, without spending a small fortune. 

Read on for some simple but effective ways to keep your home warm this winter.

Window shutters

Have you ever considered installing window shutters on your property? These stylish and incredibly versatile window dressings are the perfect solution to your home insulation, banishing draughts and keeping your home warm this winter. Choosing window shutters means that whether you have a circular bathroom or large bay windows in your home, this simple but effective technology will keep the cool air out and the warmer air, in.will keep the cool air out and the warmer air, in. Saving you money and energy! Check out these DIY plantation shutters kits. Saving you money and energy! 

Let the sunshine in

Winter sunshine is still warm and an incredibly effective way to heat your home, rather than automatically reaching for that thermostat. Always keep your shutters, curtains or blinds open during the day and let the sunshine, naturally warm your property. Then as soon as the sun sets, close your window dressings to keep the heat in.

Don’t let heat escape through your chimney

These days most fireplaces are simply decorative. However, if your fireplace is no longer in use then you may be losing a huge amount of heat through your open chimney. Thankfully, the solution is relatively simple and effective. By installing a chimney balloon, you can block the flow of air from the open chimney and keep the warm air in your home. Just remember to remove it before you light a fire!

Make your own draught excluder

Resting a draught excluder at the gap under your doors will help keep your property warm and stop those chilly draughts from lowering the temperature. This is especially effective if you’re only heating a couple of rooms and trying to keep costs low. You can pick up a draught excluder online or on the high street, or if you fancy a challenge try making one yourself!

Clear the radiators

Maybe your rooms are an awkward shape, or you’re trying to maximise the amount of space in your living room, unfortunately pushing furniture up against your radiators is effectively restricting the flow of warm air and heat. Leave a gap where you can or consider rearranging your furniture to improve the heat flow. 

And finally, put on a sweater

Feeling a little chilly? Before you reach for that thermostat and turn up the heat, put on a couple more layers of clothing. Another pair of socks, a sweater, a blanket and a hot water bottle etc – consider putting on the heating as a last resort and turn it off again when you’ve warmed up.