Winter is on its way. As the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, you’re likely to be spending a lot more time at home. When it’s freezing outside, and you’re indoors shivering, it can be tempting to crank up the heating and turn your home into a furnace. But it takes a lot of energy to heat a home, and by the time your next round of utility bills comes through the mail, you’re going to regret it. Keeping the heating on all winter will cost you a lot of money, and it’s extremely bad for the environment too.
Of course, this isn’t to say that you shouldn’t put your heating on at all. It’s there for a reason and if you’re suffering from the cold, by all means put it on. But perhaps you want to save a bit of money this festive period. Or maybe your heating has packed it in, and you need to keep warm while waiting for a reliable plumbing and heating services company to get you out of trouble.
Either way, there are several highly-effective ways to stave off the cold without the help of your radiators. Here are five tips to keep you warm this winter.
Wrap up warm
It seems obvious, but the most effective way to keep warm and toasty is to wear lots of warm clothes. Wearing multiple layers is the best option, as this helps to trap heat inside and insulate your body. Thick fluffy socks and slippers are a good investment, as keeping your feet warm will help to heat up your whole body. Get a thicker duvet on your bed and cover yourself with a blanket when chilling on the sofa, and you’ll be as snug as you like.
Consume hot food and drinks
There’s nothing more comforting than a hot cup of tea on a cold day. Consuming hot substances will help to raise your core temperature and prevent you from feeling chilly. You don’t want to consume too much caffeine, so invest in a selection of healthy herbal teas, so you’ll always have something warm to drink at any time. Winter is a time for warm, hearty food, so make sure you have a list of wholesome meals to cook as a family. Try this list of warming winter recipes to get you started.
Spend more time upstairs
Did you know heat rises? If your home has multiple floors, simply spend more time upstairs to take advantage of the warmer air. If you normally hang out downstairs, why not temporarily move your television or home office to the top floor?
Keep active
Working out is a quick and easy way to warm yourself up, so if you’re feeling a chill, just start doing some star jumps or push-ups. Here are a few home workouts you can do with no equipment at all.
Cuddle up to a loved one
Sharing body heat is a great way to keep warm, so if you live with loved ones, you could snuggle up together on the sofa and watch a film. If you’re not on snuggling terms with your housemates, the same works with cats and dogs too.
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