It might not officially be winter just yet, but a lot of us are already starting to feel the freeze set in. Days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder, so it’s time to bring out the hats and scarves. However, if you’re having trouble staying comfortable in your home, that’s a serious issue, one you should start to address ASAP. Here, we’ll look at a few ways you can do just that.
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Don’t stand for weak windows
If your windows don’t offer the kind of insulation that you need, then they can very easily be a weak point of the home, full of air leaks that allow heat to escape and for drafts to get in, or just thin enough that heat can transfer easily through the panes of glass. If you have air leaks, you should caulk them, if you have thin windows that offer little reinforcement, then you should consider installing ones that offer better heat efficiency. You can also improve the insulation and heat-trapping quality of your windows by using heavier window treatments, such as curtains, rather than light blinds.
Be mindful of your roof, as well
The roof of your home can prove just as much of a hazard if you’re not careful. Every roof degrades over time, and this issue can be made worse by cracked or missing tiles, which can be damaged by bad weather, allowing both heat to escape the home as leaks from the rain can begin to worm their way in. Take the time to have your roof inspected at least once a year, preferably before the weather gets too bad, and look at the different types of replacement roofs you could fit.
Make sure your heating is up to snuff
Once you have made sure that no heat is able to escape the home, you have to make sure that you’re able to heat it efficiently, as well. Teams like a home services company can take a look at your heating, from the furnace to the ducts or radiators that carry heat throughout the home, to make sure that you’re as efficient and effective as you need to be. If a part of the home isn’t heating well, then the entire house is going to cool down more quickly, so it’s worth getting to work on it ASAP.
Make good use of soft furnishings
Just as you can use curtains to help maintain more heat in the home by stopping it from going out the windows, soft furnishings can do that in general. While smooth, hard surfaces like wooden tables and laminate floors might be easy to clean, they also cool down a lot faster than soft materials. As such, finding the right soft furnishings for your space can make them feel a lot more comfy and inviting, but they may also have some real value when it comes to helping them stay warm, too.
Don’t underestimate how serious it can be to live in a cold home. It can have real impacts on your health if you’re not careful. Follow the tips above to keep yourself comfortable, warm, and, most of all, safe.
