Preparing for winter II

Confuzzled

La-Cara wrote: »

I agree Frugal, all the signs seem to be pointing that way. The Weather Outlook are predicting it to be colder again next week with a higher risk of snow.

you know, snow is a wonderful insulator, if we get enough we could all go pack it tightly around the sides of our house to keep us warm :rotfl:

britains homemade igloos! (don't leave it on the roof though, that will only end in tears and recriminations )

Confuzzled

mystra wrote: »

eek i have no idea how i would fit a ceiling fan to be honest, the light for the room dangles down from about 8 feet of wire and the ceiling slopes, not just flat, not sure how it would work

well a lot of ceiling fans have light fixtures in them so you get a sort of tube that the cables go in and they hang down from the ceiling to whatever your preferred height is. they were originally very popular in the states for use in winter when cathedral ceilings came into style in style, obviously having one really close to a tall ceiling wouldn't be very helpful!

if you did want to go that route you could speak with someone from a light fixtures company, i'm not sure i'd trust the B&Q crowd as they aren't used all that much in this country but if you went to a lighting specialist they could probably tell you the requirments for fitting it safely.

though personally i think you're being wise by trying a ladder and some papier mache first! cheaper all around and long term as it doesn't use power. just make sure you put down a sheet or something as a drop cloth and have your bf hold that ladder steady for you!

best of luck!

diddly74

happyin_devon wrote: »

diddly
LOVING your tent idea!
although i only live in a small cottage,our bedroom is FREEZING so thanks to u im now planning some kind of ceing to floor drapes around the bed,that will keep out draughts and may even be romatic to boot,;)

Could be very romantic in a bedouin type of way. You could always tent the ceiling as well!

When I lived at home (with parents) we had a neighbour who put pine cladding on his ceiling and carpeted the walls of his bedroom. Plenty warm that room was!!!!!

He also built a sauna in the outhouse.

sb44

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

I will do, once you let me know how you get on

I'll add this to the Preparing for Winter thread later.

I need to find some of those screws first, I am sure I can get them cheaper on the high street than ebay.

I have some old trainers that are just kept for gardening so I will have a go with those.

We will have to wait for the snow or we will sound like a load of squaddies marching down the road with segs on their shoes!

I have put a link on the winter thread so I will amend the post on there later.

Lippycow

Horse_Owner wrote: »

Or you could put an old pair of socks on OVER your shoes!

I have done this many times when the ground is sheet ice,mens thick wool socks work best and i dont care what i look like...better than breaking a arm or leg:)

sb44

Confuzzled wrote: »

you know, snow is a wonderful insulator, if we get enough we could all go pack it tightly around the sides of our house to keep us warm :rotfl:

britains homemade igloos! (don't leave it on the roof though, that will only end in tears and recriminations )

How are you supposed to get it off the roof?

We def don't have ladders that reach up to roof level and if we did my husband wouldn't get up there, he is afraid of heights.

bluebag

sb44 wrote: »

How are you supposed to get it off the roof?

We def don't have ladders that reach up to roof level and if we did my husband wouldn't get up there, he is afraid of heights.

:rotfl::rotfl:Same here, my OH gets sick and dizzy standing on a chair!!

schrodie

Has anyone tried these from M&S £18 I know may sound a lot but if they do the job it may be £18 worth spending. You can also get longpants in the same material.

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Justamum

schrodie wrote: »

Has anyone tried these from M&S £18 I know may sound a lot but if they do the job it may be £18 worth spending. You can also get longpants in the same material.

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I should imagine that they are really warm. I bought my DH the cotton thermal ones a few years ago, and they do keep him warm, and he usually works outside. I think I might get him these ones though - they are probably even better - he's due some new ones as the elastic in the pants has gone

ETA £18 will be money well spent if they last as long as the ones my DH has

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we are going to prepare a winter car kit for 2 adults. Can someone help me make a list?