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Clever Ways to Warm Up Your Home Without Using the Thermostat
Keeping warm during the colder months can be a challenge, especially if you're trying to save money on your energy bills. However, there are several clever ways to heat your home without relying solely on your thermostat. From filling your hot water bottle to blocking draughts from the door, we'll discuss some simple and effective hacks for staying warm and cosy, without breaking the bank.
Use Rugs to Your Advantage
Rugs
can be an excellent way to insulate your home and keep it warm. They work by trapping warm air in the fibers, which helps to increase the overall temperature of your home. Plus, they add a touch of
style and comfort to your living spaces. Why not introduce that touch of warmth from the minute someone walks in the door, with the help of a
doormat or runner?
This contemporary designed doormat is suitable for
any home. With a blocked pattern throughout the design, not only is it welcoming to look at but it is made sustainably too.
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Invest In a Space Heater
A space heater is a small, portable heating device that can be placed in any room where you need extra warmth. They are efficient and inexpensive to run, making them a great alternative to using your
central heating system. While electricity prices aren’t exactly kind to the purse strings, you might consider using a space heater in your home if you’re only requiring short, targeted warmth instead of
spending lots of money on your central heating over a prolonged period.
From fan heaters to halogen heaters, at HIS we have a
wide range of space heaters to choose from to
help keep you warm during the colder months. Just be sure to follow safety guidelines and never leave a space heater unattended.
Hug Your Hot Water Bottle
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While they may seem old-fashioned, there’s a reason hot water bottles return to our homes year after year! They still work just as well today as they did one hundred years ago and are often designed a lot
safer than they were back then. Simply fill your chosen bottle with hot water and place it in your bed, on your couch, or wherever you need an extra source of heat.
We’d recommend this cosy companion
to see you through the colder months. In pure wool, the handmade hot water bottle cover opens across the back and fastens with two coconut shell buttons. It’s cute and practical, you can’t go wrong!
Make Use of Your Fireplace
If you have a fireplace, you have a convenient source of heat in your home right at your fingertips. If you're not using it, you're missing out on an excellent way to keep your home warm and cosy. Make sure to stock up on fuel for your fireplace, and that your fire grate is in working order. Should you have a chimney, it’s important that this is regularly swept to ensure proper ventilation.
Block Out That Draught
Draughts can be a major source of heat loss in your home. To keep the warm air in and the cold air out, make sure you block any gaps or cracks in your windows, doors, and walls.
You can use draft stoppers, weather stripping, or even heavy curtains to reduce heat loss and keep your home warm.
Speaking of thick curtains, these can help to keep the warm air in and the cold air out. They work by acting as an insulator, trapping the warm air in your home and preventing it from escaping.
Plus, they add a touch of style and sophistication to your living spaces
Looking For an Alternative to Your Thermostat?
There are many clever ways to heat your home without relying solely on your thermostat. By making use of rugs, space heaters, hot water bottles, your fireplace, thick curtains, and blocking draughts,
you can keep your home warm and cosy, even during the coldest months of the year.
At HIS, we have a range of alternatives to your central heating to help keep you warm during the winter.
Why not browse our online shop or get in touch to find out which options we think may suit you best?