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How to Stay Warm at Home Without a Heater
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Tags: Staying Warm, Winter, Heaters, Warmth, Save Energy
"I've got my love to keep me warm" is one way you can stay warm without a heater but below are a few more.
| 1. | Close all of your windows properly. This includes making sure storm windows are down if you have them. Windows should be latched. |
| 2. | Keep your windows air-tight. You may want to purchase removable window-caulk or plastic to better seal them. At a minimum, stuff a towel or shirt in front of any noticeable leaks. |
| 3. | Use cheap clear shower curtains over the windows that receive sun light. This will keep the cold air out, and the warmth from the sun will heat your house without cold air coming in. |
| 4. | Seal your doors. Check around the door frame and also under the door. You may want to buy weather stripping or a door sweep. Again, at minimum, make a draft dodger or stuff a towel at the bottom of the door. |
| 5. | Close off any un-used rooms. The closed door makes that room another barrier between you and the frigid outdoors. It also stops air from circulating as much, which reduces heat loss. Also, home improvement stores sell magnetic register covers to 'shut off' registers in unused rooms. That way when the heater does click on, only the registers in the rooms you use will pump out heat. Makes for more efficient use of the heater. |
| 6. | Put up curtains. A set of heavy curtains can block a draft. Open them when the sun is shining and close them when it's not. |
| 7. | Put down a rug or carpet. |
| 8. | Add insulation in the attic and the crawl space. |
| 9. | Exercise; get in shape. 20 minutes of vigorous exercise can warm you up and keep you warm well after the exercise session. And your healthy body is generally more tolerant of the cold. |
| 10. | Dress warmly. A hat is your number one friend at a time like this. A large percentage of body heat loss occurs in the head region, so it is crucial to keep your head covered. You should wear slippers or socks. Dress in layers, especially with wool or cotton clothing. Don't wear your winter coat or you will have nothing else to put on when you go outside. When you are sitting still put on a blanket. |
| 11. | Cook. Steam will raise the moisture level in your home, making you feel warmer. So it is key to keep a kettle on a low boil. While you are at it, you may wish to make a soup or a stew in that boiling pot. Make cookies or a pie, too, as your oven will help to heat the kitchen. The kitchen will be warm while you are cooking, and then you can eat the warm food. |
| 12. | Drink warm beverages. Make a cup of tea or coffee. Sip some warm broth. |
| 13. | Light a candle. A candle/candles can produce a lot of heat, just be mindful of where they are placed and do not leave them unattended. A trip to most any grocery store or discount store can provide you with a number of candles cheap! |
| 14. | Find a pet or friend to snuggle with. The living body of any warm-blooded being is a furnace unto itself. |
| 15. | Be active. Moving around produces body heat! |
| 16. | Evaluate and Plan. Consider how you got yourself into this position. If you are suffering a cold house due to an energy blackout, the above tips will help you get through this short term emergency. But if you are living with a non-working heater because you don't have enough money to pay for heat repairs, you will need to start saving money in the bank for exactly this type of emergency. Pay yourself first so that you can get through any and all emergencies as they arise. Don't leave yourself out in the cold. |
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