I don’t know about you, but I really feel the cold. I’m always in my dressing gown, and sometimes even sleep in it! Living in an older house it can get quite cold so I’ve decided to share with you my top tips on preparing your home for winter.
- Loft & wall cavity insulation. Last year we were offered free loft & wall cavity insulation as part of a government scheme on older houses. There’s always something being offered, whether it’s a new boiler, insulation or solar panels, it’s worth checking to see if you qualify. The insulation has made a huge difference to the temperature of our house in the winter, and we have found ourselves putting the heating on less and less. I definitely recommend looking into this, even if you have to pay for it, because in the long run you will end up saving money on your heating bill.
- Wrap up! There’s nothing better than snuggling in your dressing gown and slippers with a cosy blanket. You can pick up really lovely throws or blankets in places like Primark and Matalan for really good prices if you don’t want to spend a lot, or if you fancy splashing out a faux fur blanket will become your new best friend. Wrap up and avoid putting the heating on that little bit longer.
- Candles. There’s something really special about lighting candles in autumn and winter. It’s dark earlier, it’s colder and we are staying indoors more. Get yourself some lovely smelling candles and add a calming glow around your living room or bedroom.
- Electric heaters. If you have a small house likes us it doesn’t take that long to heat up. If you don’t want to put the heating on, then a small electric heater might be worth investing in as the nights get cooler. Or if you do have the heating on and it’s still freezing then an electric heater will be perfect for adding a little more heat to your home.
- Update your radiators. How old are your radiators? Do they need updating to improve the heat output? When we live in a flat we had electric radiators that were pretty rubbish, until we learned how to use them! They spent the day filling up with heat, which is then let out when you open the vent. Electric radiators are actually pretty good if you use them correctly. If you’re thinking about getting new electric radiators click here to take a look at some from Best Electric Radiators.
- Curtains. We have absolutely no curtains in our house but I think it’s time we did. Blinds are great in the summer, but nothing beats shutting out the cold with a lovely pair of curtains. Not only do they look nice, but they help keep the cold out, so i’m definitely thinking about getting some this winter.
Those are my tops tips on preparing your home for winter. I hope you’ve found this post helpful. Let me know if you have any tips you would add to my list.
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Great tips, I love it when the house is all cosy. Thanks for linking up to #TheLIst x
I love candles and I definitely think wrapping up warm helps with keeping ur bills lower. I have a lovely thermal blanket I use in winter to keep warm and snug.
I’m ‘nesh’ so love being cosey in the winter! Fleecy blankets, hot water bottles and candles are my go to items. As are new pjs!!
HA! We use that phrase too and I was going to say i’m nest at the beginning of the post but didn’t think many people would understand! My mum always used to say “you’re all nest” when I was little and was all cold! xx
You can’t beat candles for adding a bit of warmth to a room…well that and snuggling under a massive blanket! x
Great tips especially getting the radiators checked for heat output, and it was great that ye got the cavity wall insulation that would have made a huge difference
Snap, we don’t have many curtains in our house either- N’s room, the living room and that’s it. We really should because the windows aren’t particularly good with draughts.
Double glazing windows, draught excluders, hot water bottles are a must in our house as well as woolen blankets.I daren’t put the heating on during the day as it’s so expensive.
Some great tips – I’m terrible for putting the heating on and going around in a t-shirt 🙂 This year I’m going to invest in super comfy warm wear for home and try to keep the heating off a bit longer!
I always feel the cold so love my dressing gown and blankets. My little one has started copying me now and loves nothing better than snuggling up under a blanket
We live in an old house too and it’s lovely and cold in the summer (or warmer weather!) but it can be quite chilly in winter. My tip is to keep the heating on low – about 14/15 degrees – all the time when it’s excessively cold. That way there’s a constant temperature and your furniture and stuff withhold the heat. It sounds odd, but it does work. It’s also more cost effective that putting your heating on timed and blasting it for a few hours a day. Let’s hope we’re not in for a cold winter though!!
We got cavity wall insulation a few years ago and the house is roasting now, it actually made such an unbelievable difference! Last winter our roof got fixed too so I’d definitely suggest fixing up the roof before the heavy rain sets in. It makes a huge difference with heat too. 🙂
I love candles! I’m about to light one now…teehee. On a serious note, I have been meaning to change the curtains in my bedroom for a couple of years now…it just feels like such a GROWN UP task. I really should just get on with it. Great tips. Thanks for sharing.