Heat: in winter, we fear either cold or electricity bills.And sometimes both!But rest assured, there are however incredible solutions to keep your accommodation warm without breaking the bank.Because we know that the different heating systems are energy -consuming.Today, households spend about 60% of their budget in heating.This is the result of a study by the ecological transition agency.It's starting to do a lot!Before having the bill climb, make the temperature climb rather ... but almost or almost.
Do not forget to make the air currents well
Did you think the door sausage was has been?Think again !We find these days very pretty.There is even something for everyone!The interest is that it cuts the air that passes under the doors.And you can even make it yourself.
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Speaking of air flow, also make sure to locate all air leaks in your accommodation.They drop the temperature even when you have good insulation.If necessary, use a thermal detector purchased at a reasonable price in DIY store.Otherwise, find yourself where the air currents come from: doors, windows, walls, beams ...
Once you know, it's about caulking.You can cover the cracks with adhesive ribbons or silicone.Finally, no more air leaks!You keep heat at home!
Do you want to boost the efficiency of your radiator for three francs six sous?Slide an aluminum sheet behind the radiator.This grandmother's tip is worth her weight in gold!And it works even better with cast iron radiators.Indeed, aluminum prevents the radiator from heating the wall.The heat is thus reflected on the aluminum sheet to then propagate in the room.Simple !But you had to think about it!
Heat: the hot water bottle makes its comeback in a modern version!
Closing your shutters when the cold is watching is another way to better protect from the cold plus his house.If you have both shutters and double glazed windows and in addition to thick curtains, you have understood everything!
Another essential winter to protect yourself from the cold: the hot water bottle.She comes back in fashion.It is available in the form of a plush.We spend it for a few minutes in the microwave and presto, it warms us under the duvet.Thus, the rooms no longer need to be heated.We recommend putting the heating on 17 ° or 18 ° at night, no more.It’s better for health!
A simple reflex also to have in large houses, it is simply to close the doors well behind you.This avoids drafts and heat loss.And the small rooms are thus better heated.
Have you thought about thermal curtains?
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However, you have to ventilate your house well.Even more with this period of covid that never ends.But in winter, favor sunny hours.You don't lose too many degrees in the house.This allows the sun's rays to warm up your interior.
Have you thought about thermal curtains?And yes, it exists, just like phonic curtains!At night, they allow you to stop low temperatures.Likewise, thick carpets serve as barriers against heat loss by the ground.If you install them in each room in your accommodation, you can be sure to save money!We also recommend dark carpets, which better keep the heat of the sun.Wool or long -haired carpets are also preferable ... provided you vacuum them well to avoid allergies!
Likewise, all the decorative objects in natural material tend to keep the heat.Thus wood, wicker or rattan are allies during the winter.Wood in particular is well known for its hygroscopic properties.And then you have noticed it: when you cook, your oven and your dishwasher warm the kitchen.Close the door of it well.And you will warm the room!
