Preparing for winter III

bossymoo

Primark has fleece pjs too I got some this week x

Possession

Rainy-Days wrote: »

In our second bedroom I kept on smelling a musty smell - even though the room was clean and well aired with daily window openings - in the end one day it drove me mad, I pulled the bed away from the wall and found a greenish mould on the back of the bed and on the wall. I put a solution of bleach and hot water - used gloves as well - and wiped over the area, I had the big windows wide open. I washed all the bedding and everything. Moved the bed to a different location (not placed back on the outside wall) and since then it has gone - fingers crossed. So if you have anything up against an outside wall and if it can be moved do it!

I'm sorry I must have missed this. There is a bed in there so will definitely pull it out. There's mildew/mould at the top of the blind, and a few spots on the ceiling. It comes off with mildew remover but eventually comes back. Mildew also grows on the upvc windows.

I_want_a_baby

Hi everyone -

Re: Killing mould.

I have read on a blog that bleach does not kill mould it just removes it. The lady on there said if you want to kill it you should use white vinegar.

I hope that helps someone.

Stacey x

Byatt

My new fleece hoody arrived from Sport$ D!rect, and it's fab quality, really thick and only £5.99 (was £30)...thanks again for who ever it was who posted the link.

jamanda

Hello again everyone.

I've been reading but not had chance to post.

We're well stocked up with fleeces, blankets etc, but last year I left the heating on very low continually, thinking there wouldn't be much difference in the price. When I say very low, I mean almost comfortable wearing a fleece.

I was wrong!!:eek:

We are trying to stock up on wood and coal (open fires) and the heating will only be used when absolutely necessary.

I've seen 2 forecasts - one very cold and snowy, and one mildish and damp. Take your pick.

Having chimneys swept tomorrow, so I'll be ready (ish)

J

Edit - been bad! Even though we have loads of fleeces, I've gone and ordered a couple more (very cheaply) from Regatta sale. Couldn't resist. Now, how to break it to DH?

Ellie83

bossymoo wrote: »

Primark has fleece pjs too I got some this week x

Thanks, I will have to organise a trip there Do they do them for men as well? I would like to buy a pair for the husband.

jamanda wrote: »

We're well stocked up with fleeces, blankets etc, but last year I left the heating on very low continually, thinking there wouldn't be much difference in the price. When I say very low, I mean almost comfortable wearing a fleece.

I was wrong!!:eek:

We are trying to stock up on wood and coal (open fires) and the heating will only be used when absolutely necessary.

I've seen 2 forecasts - one very cold and snowy, and one mildish and damp. Take your pick.

Having chimneys swept tomorrow, so I'll be ready (ish)

J

I think this technique of continuous low heating only works in very well insulated houses, doesn't it? I tried it once too and never again! We do not have any chimney/woodburning stove here, which I am really missing as I grew up in a house with a lovely chimney!

As far as predictions go... It is well known that meteorologists can only forecast so much: so many things can affect the weather!

saverholic

I need your help peeps.

I'm due to move house on Monday, went to pick up the spare keys today and took the opportunity to have a nosy around again. The window in my bedroom is buckled and so you end up with quite a big gap.

Its really b***** noisy with traffic noise and I imagine could get quite cold. Any suggestions of how to block it up?

The frame fits fine, its when you slam the window shut it doesn't close all the way to. It closes at the top but not at the bottom. Alternatively if you press hard on the bottom whilst turning the handle it closes properly at the bottom but not at the top. (hope that makes sense).

I could have cried when I realised. I was feeling ambivalent about the move anyway. Dreading it now.

Can't do anything too drastic as its a live-in landlord situation and I don't want him to think I'm trashing/damaging his house. I was thinking of bubble wrap and then pinning a fleece to the back of the curtain. Any other suggestions? Also what's the best/easiest way of sticking bubble wrap to windows?

Thanks

Ellie83

saverholic wrote: »

I need your help peeps.

I'm due to move house on Monday, went to pick up the spare keys today and took the opportunity to have a nosy around again. The window in my bedroom is buckled and so you end up with quite a big gap.

Its really b***** noisy with traffic noise and I imagine could get quite cold. Any suggestions of how to block it up?

The frame fits fine, its when you slam the window shut it doesn't close all the way to. It closes at the top but not at the bottom. Alternatively if you press hard on the bottom whilst turning the handle it closes properly at the bottom but not at the top. (hope that makes sense).

I could have cried when I realised. I was feeling ambivalent about the move anyway. Dreading it now.

Can't do anything too drastic as its a live-in landlord situation and I don't want him to think I'm trashing/damaging his house. I was thinking of bubble wrap and then pinning a fleece to the back of the curtain. Any other suggestions? Also what's the best/easiest way of sticking bubble wrap to windows?

Thanks

Is the window made of PVC? If yes, you could use this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velcro-Stick-Coins-16mm-Sets/dp/B0013DQUB6

They may stain wood though...

And the velcro means they're easy to put up and down. I use them with some kind of fly-sheet I made for the lounge windows.

jamanda

Don't know if anyone is looking for flannelette sheets, but there are some very cheap on the Grabbit board from Very.

Confuzzled

Ellie83 wrote: »

I think this technique of continuous low heating only works in very well insulated houses, doesn't it? I tried it once too and never again! We do not have any chimney/woodburning stove here, which I am really missing as I grew up in a house with a lovely chimney!

actually it works better for older stone buildings as it allows the stone to act as a thermal mass that builds up heat over the summer (ok maybe not THIS summer :rotfl:) and then continues to absorb the constant low heating and radiate it back into the home

if you allow the stone to go cold it radiates cold into the home!

well insulated homes only need top up heating as the insulation buffers the cold from outside whilst retaining heat to a degree from inside, depends on how high your R Values are