Keeping Your Home Warm In Chilly Weather

There is much to love about fall and winter. We get to sit down and sink into the simple pleasures of the season. We can enjoy fresh cookies and homemade soup, and go crazy at coffee shops by ordering cinnamon and pumpkin flavored drinks. Much to love! But of course, there’s a downside (isn’t there always?): It’s cold, sometimes colder than we’d like. And while it’s not the end of the world, if it’s too cold in our home, then there’s no getting around the fact that our enjoyment of the season is compromised. So let’s make sure that doesn’t happen. Below, we take a look at a few tried and tested methods that’ll keep your property at an agreeable temperature.

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Efficient Heating

It all begins with your heating system. Before the real chill arrives, it’s recommended that you have your boiler serviced by a professional. Some people think that their heating system will work forever, but this isn’t the case — it slowly declines, and even if it’s not broken, it might not be working as efficiently as it could be. By taking the time to ensure that everything’s working as it should, you can keep your home warmer, and reduce the amount of money you’re spending on your energy bills. 

Stopping the Drafts

Of course, it’s all good and well having an efficient heating system. But it’ll count for little if the heat is able to escape from your home. There’s no point in heating the area outside of your home! To make sure the heat stays inside, you’ll need to take steps to block up any potential exit points in your home. The most vulnerable spots will be through your roof, your doors, and your windows. Check your roof for drafts, keep a draft blocker at the base of your doors, and visit https://www.fensterusa.com/clad-wood-sashes/ to upgrade your window sash. All of these things won’t just stop the heat from escaping; they’ll also prevent cold air from finding its way into your home, too. 

Opening the Kitchen

You’re likely producing vast amounts of heat energy every day, but not doing anything with it. If you’re cooking something in the oven, you’ll have a very high temperature indeed, it’s just that it’ll be contained to a tiny part of your home: the oven. Once you’ve finished using the oven, leave the door open. The heat will escape to all areas of your home — and there might be a delicious smell with it too if you were baking something tasty. 

Let the Sun In

It might not be too warm outside, but there’ll still be times when the sun is shining. And it can be warm; it’s usually just the atmosphere that’s chilly. If the sun is able to pour through your window and into your home, then the temperature will go up. So keep the curtains open during the day — once the sun has set, then you’ll want to draw them to keep the heat indoors.