It’s cold, so shivering and chattering teeth are the order of the day. But no one wants a high energy bill. Isolating everything quickly isn’t really an option. Not everyone has a heat pump yet. Eight simple and economical tips for staying warm at home,
1. Seal cracks
A crack here and a piece of poorly insulated wall there: the air currents cause the temperature inside to remain terribly low. Duct tape is the best quick fix for this. Attach tape where drafts enter. Be sure to take a look at the window frames and sills. According to energy coach Rob Noordanus from Dongen, windows let a lot of heat through to the outside and let the cold in easily. Is there a draft coming from under the front door? Roll up a bath towel and place it over the crack.
2. Curtains
It’s actually very obvious, but open the curtains during the day so that the sunlight can enter freely. When the sun has set, quickly close the curtains to keep the heat in. If you don’t have traditional curtains, window decoration, such as a roller or pleated blind, will also help.
And if you open windows to air out the house, don’t leave them open for too long.
3. Move the armchair (or sofa)
It is convenient to place the sofa or sofa right in front of the heater. But the object absorbs heat that would otherwise enter the room.
If you moved the sofa, put an electric blanket on it. You can heat it up considerably in a short time. This also applies to an electric stove. Be careful not to let them consume electricity unnecessarily. According to energy coach Rob, it’s all about smart heating.
4. Candles
Everything helps, even candles. Not only is it cozy, but it’s also actually warmer.
5. Radiatorfolie
You can buy a roll at the hardware store for a few euros. The back of the radiator usually only heats the (external) wall. In this way a lot of heat is lost. The special foil behind the radiator reflects the heat so that it goes in the “right” direction,
6. Carpet
Nothing is more annoying than cold feet. A carpet helps prevent this. At the same time, a carpet, especially a long-pile one, retains heat.
7. Pitcher
Maybe it’s old fashioned, but simply filling a hot water bottle with warm water in bed prevents cold feet. And so you sleep much better.
8. Clothing
Wear a very thick sweater, especially if, for example, you sit still and watch television. With extra (knitted) socks you will be able to resist the cold. “Don’t underestimate the advantages,” says the energy coach from Dongen.
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2024-01-09 19:00:51
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