Preparing for winter II

NualaBuala

Thriftkitten wrote: »

Dosen't the grass seem so much greener after the thaw,I found myself admiring the green fields and never noticed how deep green they were before the snow, Hmmmm the little pleasures!:)

Very true Thriftkitten! I found myself absorbed in staring out the back garden fascinated by the leaves on the grass!

downshifter

Thriftkitten wrote: »

Dosen't the grass seem so much greener after the thaw,I found myself admiring the green fields and never noticed how deep green they were before the snow, Hmmmm the little pleasures!:)

I so, so completely agree, not only is it positively tropical despite the howling gale, but the world looks so different. Have just come in from tidying garden, and to see the hens out on the grass again and all that immense variety of greenness, it's so wonderful. And to have the heating working again after all that bitter, bitter cold. Heaven!

...and to think a few days ago I was thinking of moving away from here!

DS

BitterAndTwisted

RaiderHammer wrote: »

Question... We do have some condensation in the house but the house always feels cold. I have updated the insulation of the house where I can but the cavity walls have some sort of insulation in them from when the house was built but it's obviously not effective now but new insulation can't be mixed with it.

Will a dehumidifier make the house feel warmer if it takes some moisture out of the air?

Thank you.

Yes, it most definitely will. Cool, moist air feels much, much colder than cool, dry air.

I think you'll also be amazed at just how much water condenses in one when it's running. In the first instance I'd run a dehumidifier 24/7

Eenymeeny

Eenymeeny wrote: »

I don't want to encourage panic buying and I suppose most of it will have gone by now anyway, but is there something that you wish you'd stocked up on and didn't? or just that you wish you'd bought more of? Might be helpful for those who haven't had snow yet or for the future....
I wish that I'd bought more dishwasher salt, it's been really handy for the front path. Going to venture out today on the look out.

Sorry just realised that Mennie has posted similar thoughts (great minds!) on What has this weather taught you?, lots of good advice: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2905448

NualaBuala

Eenymeeny wrote: »

Sorry just realised that Mennie has posted similar thoughts (great minds!) on What has this weather taught you?, lots of good advice: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2905448

Thanks Eenymeeny, hadn't seen that thread - looks very interesting!

saveabobortwo

you do worry about your pets in the winter getting out the garden etc.sorry have nt been on here for day or two been busy putting decorations up .Did someone say snow again for end of week? do you know if that is whole of Uk ? as have been invited down to friends for the weekend and don t fancy getting stuck especially as we are taking little dog with us we do love him so and take him most places he is part of the family so dont like to leave him out , our friends dont mind us bringing him but he has a great big character and i spend most time while i am visiting them keeping an eye on what he is doing and having a panic when i catch him chewing something he should nt but thats just him he likes to chew and carry sticks and anything that looks like a stick gets eaten so maybe if its snowing we ll stay at home we ll see hope you all have a lovely day.:o

rosieben

Article here on higher insurance premiums being charged for using winter tyres - an error according to the ABI

saveabobortwo

we ve just had our insurance renewed and really had to shop around for a sensible and i mean sensible price the quotes we received was more than the vehicle was worth been driving for 19 years never ever claimed.or had an accident. i wonder whether they are not getting as much business so have to put premiums up as keep seeing loads of cars for sale at the side of the road like famillies selling their second vehicle and possibily managing with just one .also it was on Watchdog about car insurance i get cheesed of because i want a better deal on my insurance because i drive carefully and try not to go out in the snow in the car unless important.

RaiderHammer

BitterAndTwisted wrote: »

Yes, it most definitely will. Cool, moist air feels much, much colder than cool, dry air.

I think you'll also be amazed at just how much water condenses in one when it's running. In the first instance I'd run a dehumidifier 24/7

Thank you. I had a quick look at one when I was out today, but just very quickly. It mentioned plumbing kit. Do dehumidifiers need to be plumbed in?

downshifter

No they're just freestanding, you just plug them into an electric socket.. They have a water container in them that you need to empty now and then. Very simple pieces of kit. Can't imagine what you need to plumb in!