Summer will soon be over, and some leaves have already started to brown. But just because the weather is no longer warm and pleasant outside, doesn’t mean we have to suffer through a cold winter in our homes. There are plenty of ways to preserve the warmth we felt in the summer while we snuggle up on the sofa with your loved ones. Even if you’re already counting down the days until next summer, there’s no reason for you to be miserable during winter with such a cosy home.
Insulation
Long winters mean bigger heating bills, which is probably why the majority of us dread the colder months of the year. Before you go to switch on your heating for the winter, you should spend autumn plugging any leaks in your home. Around 25 percent of the heat lost in an uninsulated house literally goes through the roof, so why not look into insulating your attic and roof. Effective insulation will slow the rate that heat escapes from your house in winter, and will also slow the rate that heat gets into your house during the summer. In short; it will keep your house at the optimum temperature, so you don’t have to spend as much money keeping it warm. Heat also escapes through the cracks in old windows, so it might be a good idea to look into double-glazing.
Effective radiators
Radiators are usually the front line of defence against any draughts that make their way into your home, so you want to make sure you’re getting the most out of them. It’s a good idea to get them serviced before it gets too cold, so you can be sure they’re all doing their part to heat your house. According to http://www.onlyradiators.co.uk/blog, electric radiators have a lot of benefits for a modern home; the thermostats are more accurate, more economical, and they make less noise than even an electric central heating system. More importantly, modern radiators are designed to flawlessly blend in with all interior design, so you home looks chic, and feels super warm.
Keep it cosy
Before you should even consider turning on the radiators, let alone turning up the heat, you should dig out all the fleece blankets and winter jumpers from storage. It’s cheaper to layer up in winter than it is to have the heating on all the time. Besides, the blankets make all the rooms look cosy and inviting, so your only problem will be summoning the will to leave the room to run errands. If you’re looking to keep busy, you could also try knitting a few blankets yourself with patterns found at https://www.loveknitting.com/blanket-knitting-patterns. All you need to complete the winter shelter is a hot drink, your favourite show, and your loved one snuggled next to you.
You might mourn summer, but soon your cosy home will also be decorated with glowing lights and holiday cards, which will make the weather easier to bear.
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