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Home Maintenance 101: Easy Ways To Keep Your Home Warm During Winters

by Abhinav G. Movie Enthusiast

You should never underestimate the winter season, even if it doesn't feel too cold. A couple of days of snowfall or hailstorm, and the temperatures can dip significantly. Hence, it's always recommended that you stay ready and alert. While your home heating system may do all the tasks required to keep you & your home warm & cozy, there are still some additional steps that you can perform to make your home thermally efficient. 


In this extensive guide, we’ll be discussing some of the easy methods that you can follow to keep your home warm during the winter season.


Effortless Procedures To Keep Your Home Warm During The Winters


1. Using Thermal Curtains


As per a reputed home inspector in Ventura County, windows are the major source of heat loss in any homely environment. Hence, you have to make alterations in such a manner that you can make your windows block heat from escaping while also looking great in the process. But, how can you do that? Well, you have thermal curtains to take care of the same.


Hanging heavy curtains with thermal lining can help in reducing further heat loss through the windows. According to experts, thermal curtains can lower heat loss by almost 10 per cent. You can also combine thermal curtains along with plastic to cover your windows. To do that, you can head out to the nearest hardware store and purchase a plastic window insulator kit. The additional plastic layer will prevent any frost build-up and will further lower heat loss. 


2. Using Your Fireplace (If You Have One)


There’s no better way to stay warm than to use your fireplace. It doesn’t matter whether your home has a gas-operated or a wood-burning pit – both are ideal ways through which you can stay warm. However, you must know the differences between the above-mentioned two types of fireplaces. 


Firstly, gas fireplaces will provide more heat than wood-burning fireplaces. Secondly, wood-burning fireplaces need to be kept at a constant slow-burning state to maintain proper heat reproduction. Furthermore, having a ceiling fan near the fireplace will be beneficial because the fan will then disperse the heat properly around the entire room. 


3. Using Your Winter Attire


There will be moments when turning up the heat might not be an option. If you set the thermostat too high during the winter season, then the heat will become unbearable and you’ll start sweating. Moreover, constantly altering the thermostat settings can consume more electricity because the heating system has to ramp up its functionality to create more heat. Hence, if you want to avoid all of the aforementioned issues, then wearing winter clothes can help you solve the issue effortlessly. 


The ideal method to keep yourself warm is to correctly guard your entire body against any heat loss. So, when you return home from outside, start layering up using your winter clothes, such as sweaters, blazers and cardigans. Moreover, don't forget about your feet & head as well. For the head, you can wear a knit hat and for the feet, you can wear slippers or socks. 


Bonus Tip: Start Exercising


In case you're feeling cold, there's no better way to heat your body than doing exercises. Start performing some quick exercises and start raising your body temperature. Furthermore, any type of exercise will benefit your health. 


Closing Thoughts


Thus, by following the above-mentioned unique methods, you’ll be able to keep yourself warm during the winter season. Besides, you’ll also be able to lower your heating bill. 


Lastly, if you notice that your home’s heating system is malfunctioning, then the time may have arrived for a full-on home inspection process. Don’t hesitate to let us know if you need our assistance. 



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Created on Nov 29th 2021 10:49. Viewed 242 times.

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