The weather is getting colder. Even my car has to tell me when I go out in the mornings by pinging to let me know what the temperature is. One thing we all want is to feel warm and cosy when at home. So I am looking at ways of keeping warm this winter.
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Check For Any Drafts
One of the first things to check is drafts, make sure your windows and doors keep the cold weather out. This is probably the easiest thing to check. And will save you money on trying to battle to keep your house warm.
Central Heating
It is advised to have your central heating system checked each year, we have a maintenance contract where we get our boiler checked each year, and any repairs or problems are covered throughout the year. One of the most common complaints is boiler breakdowns, and if yours is very old, or prone to breakdowns it may be worth looking at getting a new boiler, to make sure you are not left sitting in a cold house.
Wear Warm Clothing
Keep warm by wearing warm clothing, there is nothing nicer than slipping on your cosy slippers and a warm jumper to keep you feeling warm while at home.
Soft Furnishings
Look at changing curtains to thicker textiles that will keep the cold out, it is amazing just how effective these are. Another thing we love is warm throws, you can choose from fleece throws, faux fur which we all love.
Hot Drinks
The ultimate and most satisfying way to stay warm, is a hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows. Put this together with a warm throw and a family film and you will forget about the cold weather outside.
How do you keep warm during the colder weather?
Great tips, as always. Although I have the boiler checked every year, I delay switching on the heating for as long as I can manage without it due to the high costs of energy. Instead, I wear lots of warm clothing and have fluffy rugs scattered around the place which work a treat.
We get our boiler checked every year and have it set to come on at a certain temperature but it does feel cold before it does come on
We survive the winter with lots of hot chocolates and all the cosy jumpers . Great post 🙂
Best way to cope 🙂
I have this massive blanket-hoodie thingie that I use in the evenings, on the couch, whilst I watch netflix. It’s so warm and cosy, perfect for when it’s really cold outside.
My daughter has two and loves them
Great tips. I’m all about hot water bottles and layering up to keep warm.
My daughter is a fan of hot water bottles as well
Great tips. I always find hot drinks really help, they warm from the inside! I do also have a basket of blankets in the lounge now too.
Hot drinks and warm blankets are a must have at this time of year x
I’m all about jumpers and blankets at this time of the year. I do also need to bust out the velvetiser as I’ve not had a hot chocolate yet x
Jumpers and blankets are a must, I really want a velvetiser as we love hot chocolate
It’s all about the cosy throws and hot chocolate for us. Blooming freezing at the moment isn’t it!.
You can not beat hot chocolate and throws it is too cold for me luckily Fridays are a day at home
These are some absolutely awesome tips – I have to admit I do love grabbing a cuppa when I am feeling cold it makes me feel lovely and warm inside.
Nothing like a hot drink to warm you up and Caitlin loves my special hot chocolate I make her
A hot drink certainly helps heat me up. I like to drink herbal teas and when I’m really wanting a treat too I’ll have a hot chocolate. YUM!!!