When the colder months of autumn and winter roll around, most of us are on the lookout for ways to keep our living space warm and cosy. Fortunately, not all solutions to keeping warm in the colder months have to be costly and complicated. There are many simple ways that you can warm up your space without breaking the bank. Here are 8 great ways to warm up your living space this autumn and winter.
1. Open up your curtains
The best thing about having windows is that the sunlight is free – and it can warm up your home. Keeping your curtains open will let the sunlight in throughout the day and will help warm up your living space. Once the sun sets, shut your curtains to give your space another layer of insulation and to keep the warmth inside.
2. Replace your furnace filter
One of the most common causes of heating problems is an easy one to solve. Check your filter to see if it needs replacing. A clean filter will improve the air quality and flow and helps your heating system run efficiently. Walk around your home to check if your heater is warming each room in the house. If you find it’s not, it most likely needs to be replaced. In the winter, it’s best to change your filter once a month for the best results possible.
3. Keep warm with a woollen throw
Another simple solution to staying warm in your living space is to get snug with a woollen throw. A woollen throw is a great way to style and decorate your living space, but it can also be used to keep you warm in the colder months. Luxury bed throws are made from exceptional quality materials including superfine woollen bed throws superfine pure virgin wool that will warm you up while keeping your home looking stylish.
4. Move your sofa
Although it may seem like a good idea to have your sofa in front of the radiator, this could be stopping the rest of your home from getting warm. When your sofa is in front of the radiator, it pulls most of the heat towards it. By moving your sofa away from the radiator, hot air will be better able to circulate in your living space freely. Keep your curtains and drying clothes further away from the radiator as well so that you can get the most heat in your home.
5. Grab a microwave wheat bag
When you’re feeling cold in your living space this winter, grab a microwave hot water bottle to keep you warm and comfortable. Instead of using hot water, microwave wheat bags can provide you with long, sustained periods of soothing warmth after just a few minutes in the microwave. After putting it in the microwave for a few minutes, place your microwave hot water bottle at the foot of your bed or behind your back to keep you warm.
6. Reflect the heat
Radiator panels are relatively cheap and are a great inexpensive option to keep heat in your home during the colder months. They are easy to install and ensure that the heat from your radiators warms up your room and not the walls. Radiator panels reflect the heat into the room, keeping your room toasty and comfortable.
Another easy way to improve the insulation in a room while making it cosy and inviting for the winter months is upgrading your flooring to a soft, plush carpet.
Not only is this a great way to freshen a space in time for winter, but if you opt for a cheap carpet option, it’s more affordable than you might think, and will retain heat much better than a hard floor covering.
7. Use a microwave back warmer
When your back is cold, the rest of your body will feel cold and uncomfortable. Try a microwave back warmer to get warm and stay relaxed this winter. Microwave back warmers are part of our microwave body warmers and are designed to help soothe your back and keep you warm. You can also use them to soothe and heat other parts of your body like your neck and shoulders.
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Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.
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