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21 Tips for Staying Snug this Winter Part 3


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21 Tips for Staying Snug this Winter Part 3

Part III

Please enjoy our last seven ideas for winterizing your home and staying snug throughout the cold season. We hope they are helpful. For more tips for staying warm in your home this winter, see Part I and Part II.

  1. 171. Check exposed ductwork.
    If your ductwork is under the house, small animals may have loosened it from the registers. Repair any damage and insulate ducts to keep heated air warm as it travels through them.
  2. 182. Arrange with a purpose.
    Move larger furniture against outside-facing walls to provide another layer of insulation.
  3. 193. Optimize the radiator.
    If your radiator is near a window, tape a piece of aluminum foil, shiny side facing out, to the wall behind your radiator. This allows heat to bounce back into the room instead of escaping out the window.
  4. 204. Turn your thermostat down and dress in layers.
    Wear fuzzy slippers and sweaters and drink hot beverages. In addition to saving on your heating bill, your skin won’t dry out as much.
  5. 235. Under cover.
    Use flannel sheets and warm comforters on your family’s beds.
  6. 216. Alternative energy.
    Consider alternative sources of energy, like solar panels, wind turbines or geothermal heat pumps. They can save you money, and cut back on the use of natural resources. Win-win!
  7. 227. Get some exercise.
    The extra circulation will make you feel warmer, and it’s a good way to stay in shape. How about shoveling some snow, or going sledding with the kids?

Do you have tips for helping your home stay warm this winter? We’d love to hear from you! Just leave a suggestion in the comment section below.

 

Resources:

Do It Yourself: Winterizing Your Older Home to Stay Warm While Saving Energy and Money

Lifehacker: Affordable and Non-Permanent Winterizing for Apartments

Apartments.com: Winterizing Your Apartment

Apartment Therapy: How To Beat the Cold: Tips for Making Windows Warmer for Winter

How Stuff Works: 35 Ways to Winterize Your Home (Without Poisoning Your Family)

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Hope Beach
Hope Beach
8 years ago

I love #4….I love to wear slippers and cuddle up with a blanket. And I am going to try to keep my furnace down this winter as much as I can stand because I hate to get all dried out!

Brittani Bosch
Brittani Bosch
8 years ago

I didn’t realize furniture made that big of a difference in your energy use! Wow!

Raylin Sutter
8 years ago

Last winter I made the mistake of not having my HVAC system inspected before winter. Now, I consider doing that an essential part for preparing for winter. That is because our heating system broke during a time when everything was icing over. We were pretty cold until we got the repair done. However, I had no idea that furniture manuevering could help with keeping warm as well.

Dave Ward
8 years ago

That’s a good idea to check your ductwork. I’ll have to check that when I get home today. Insulating them would help keep my house more energy efficient anyway, so I might as well do it. I wonder how long it would take to check my ducts for problems.

Dianne Miller
Dianne Miller
8 years ago

Love #7.

Gingi Freeman
Gingi Freeman
6 years ago

Great series of tips! <3