11 Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Warm in Cooler Conditions

“Baby it’s cold outside.”

1. Insulate your windows

Keep your windows insulated with thick curtains or if you don’t have curtains you can use bubble wrap to keep your home warm.

2. Seal your doors

Seal your doors to eliminate air leaks and keep the warm air inside.

3. Bake or cook

Use your oven to help heat your kitchen. When you’re done cooking you can leave the oven door cracked open to let the heat escape into your home.

4. Add another layer of clothing

Still feeling chilly? Bundle up. Try wearing your sweatshirt or adding another blanket.

5. Have friends over

Have your friends over to hang out and use their body heat to warm your home. More bodies equal more warmth. Laughing uses muscles that will help keep you warm too.

6. Drink warm liquids

Drink a cup of hot tea, hot chocolate, or other warm beverage for instant relief.

7. Let the sun in during the day

Open your curtains to let the natural light and warmth heat your home on days the temperature outside is slightly warmer. Be sure to shut the curtains at night to keep the warmth from escaping.

8. Reverse the fan

Change your ceiling fan’s direction to clockwise to pull cool air up and push warm air down. The redistribution of the warm air will make your rooms feel warmer and more comfortable.

9. Change your bedding

Change your bedding to a warmer material, such as flannel, especially if you’re turning your thermostat down during the night to save money.

10. Use a humidifier

Use a humidifier to push moisture into the air to keep you both healthy and warm during the dry winter months.

11. Light a candle

Light a candle to disperse heat and light. If you feel like having a craft day you can heat your home using just tea lights and flower pots.