Keeping Warm During the Winter Months

Keeping warm during winter is something that many people try to accomplish each year. Since we want to save money, we try not to use more heat than absolutely necessary. If you want to keep the thermostat set lower, than you will need to wear more clothing inside than normal. A nice warm sweater will help, and you want to make sure to wear socks and slipper.

You need to stop any drafts around your doors and windows. Check outside to see if you have gaps between the windows and the siding of your home. Air will escape through those gaps. If so, use silicon caulk to fix them. If you aren't sure what to buy, ask the people at the home store or hardware store, they will help you get the correct product for your needs.

Don't stay outside too long when it is very cold. People get overly cold, go inside and crank up the heat to warm up again. Don't go in and out of the house more than necessary. Each time you open the door, you lose heat. If you keep the heat set at a certain temperature, tell the kids not to touch the thermostat. If you have a two story home, but only use the bottom level, shut the vents off for upstairs. Don't heat parts of your home that you don't use.

If you are cold at night, buy an electric blanket. Remember to turn if off when you get out of bed in the morning. Buy thermal window curtains, they help keep a room warmer.