Preparing for winter II

oldtractor

I have successfully used bamboo canes [very cheap from the gardening shop eg about 50p for 8ft length] to hold fleece or even net curtains in the past. I insert cup hooks into the window frame and hang the bamboo cane and curtain from it. on a similar note, i read somewhere that wooden venetian blinds are as effective as double glazing, and much cheaper! I have them at some of my windows will think about getting more for the other windows too.

LittleBrownFrog

Does anyone know how effective wooden shutters are at keeping heat in/draughts out? When we move, the downstairs front rooms (where we'll be spending most of the time I think) will have wooden shutters (on the inside of the windows) - just wondering whether I need to investigate listed building permission for curtain poles (there are no curtain fixings in those rooms at present) or whether the shutters will be enough?

CH27

I've had my usual monthly shop delivered today & as I had some vouchers to use I ordered extra rice, pasta, salt, coffee, tea, matches, tinned soup, sugar & baked beans.
I've put all the extras in a box upstairs ready for winter.

CH27

LittleBrownFrog wrote: »

Does anyone know how effective wooden shutters are at keeping heat in/draughts out? When we move, the downstairs front rooms (where we'll be spending most of the time I think) will have wooden shutters (on the inside of the windows) - just wondering whether I need to investigate listed building permission for curtain poles (there are no curtain fixings in those rooms at present) or whether the shutters will be enough?

I would investigate. Wooden shutters can be draughty.

mama67

lizzyb1812 wrote: »

Hi JackieO

Through trial and error I've found that I only need to have the water on for half an hour each day - enough for a quick shower and the washing up. Might need more if you bathe rather than showering. Oh, and it's just me here, would be different if there was more than one person

Lizzy

we only have our water on for 30 minutes each morning and night with an occasional boost if we all need baths at the same time, this is with the dishwasher using hot fill as well. This is for 4 of us.

chirpychick

candie_gill wrote: »

oooooh i love the mulled wine and mince pie idea, what does mulled wine taste of? Never tried it hmmm

it is really yummy, i dont actually usually drink alcohol only a bucks fizz at christmas and a mulled wine christmas eve because i dont like the taste so its unusual for me to like it.

ive found lots of places make it differently but there are lots of recipes online.

it taste of fruity wine i guess lol it has mixed spices and cinammon and is served warm.

i wish there was a non alcoholic low calorie version

Im sorry i dont remember the ladies name who made suggestions about my party i dont know how to do more than one quote at a time but thank you very much that was extremely helpful!

Oh and i forgot to mention ive completely planned my Christmas presents and purchased most of them now. The only thing i need to do is hubbys birthday presents and hubbys christmas presents but i know exactly what im getting.

so when im out of work thats less to worry about!

ive seen the most fabulous winter coat eek! im going to try and stretch.

hubby said "You're supposed to be money saving not money spending!" but he does get that sometimes you have to spend a little to save a lot.

mcjordi

finally found where the sodding drafts are coming from.. the bottom of the skirting boards... they will be filled in

Chillout5892

LittleBrownFrog wrote: »

Does anyone know how effective wooden shutters are at keeping heat in/draughts out? When we move, the downstairs front rooms (where we'll be spending most of the time I think) will have wooden shutters (on the inside of the windows) - just wondering whether I need to investigate listed building permission for curtain poles (there are no curtain fixings in those rooms at present) or whether the shutters will be enough?

I'm presuming you're talking about a georgian building as you mentioned listed building consent. I live in a flat in a georgian house. Unfortunately, in my flat the previous owners took the shutters out. :mad:

Other flats have them in and they are brilliant for keeping out sound light and cold. The only way they are drafty is if the windows don't fit properly in the first place. You'll probably have to add draft proofing, as most of us have here but be careful it doesn't stop the shutters from closing properly. There is something about opening or closing them that feels almost like a ritual. Makes you feel either very secure or as if you are welcoming in the new day.

You don't need listed building consent to put up curtain poles. Attach them to the inside of the framework above the box around the window. If still confused, if you pm me your email addy, I'll send you a photo.

Oh btw, some of us have double glazing film on the windows too. I saved a fortune last winter.

Hope this helps.

Chillout5892

chirpychick wrote: »

it is really yummy, i dont actually usually drink alcohol only a bucks fizz at christmas and a mulled wine christmas eve because i dont like the taste so its unusual for me to like it.

ive found lots of places make it differently but there are lots of recipes online.

it taste of fruity wine i guess lol it has mixed spices and cinammon and is served warm.

i wish there was a non alcoholic low calorie version

Mulled wine

alcoholic - 2 bottles of wine

non-alcoholic 2 cartons red grape juice

same method for both

wash 2 oranges with skin on. Push in as many whole cloves as you can so they look like an old fashion pomander.

Pour wine or grape juice in large saucepan, slice clove covered oranges in half and throw into the pot with a stick of cinnamon. Turn on a low heat, once it starts to heat up pour in 2 dessert spoons of sugar, (I prefer some kind of brown but it's up to you.) Stir slowly and the sugar will hiss, especially in the alcoholic version. Its ready to ladle into glasses once the sugar is dissolved and has stopped hissing. Don't bring it to anything like a boil. The longer it sits with the spices the stronger the flavours. Like sorrel, you can make it a couple of days before and then heat up on the day.

Remember with the alcoholic one, it's a stealth drink. tastes spicy and innocent while it creeps up on you and then your suddenly sozzled.

Let the party begin.:rotfl:

Xmas recipes on the summer solstice!

bluebag

LittleBrownFrog wrote: »

Does anyone know how effective wooden shutters are at keeping heat in/draughts out? When we move, the downstairs front rooms (where we'll be spending most of the time I think) will have wooden shutters (on the inside of the windows) - just wondering whether I need to investigate listed building permission for curtain poles (there are no curtain fixings in those rooms at present) or whether the shutters will be enough?

I lived in a house as a child with huge wooden shutters that were like doors, is this the type of thing you mean? If so they were very warm indeed.