Preparing for winter III

prepareathome

Byatt wrote: »

It's called a book... :rotfl::rotfl:

(sorry I love Kindle, but couldn't resist:o;))

Oh love it:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Tink_04

Sorted my stock room out everything is clearly visible and in date order with a list on the side of the door, I have quite a lot but am just going to keep adding when I can and when things are on offer.

Just need some more candles - some batteries for the torch (and spares) and a box of matches for my emergancy box.

My car box is next on my list - I have the stuff its just all scattered round the house so need to get it all sorted.

katieclampet

Byatt wrote: »

It's called a book... :rotfl::rotfl:

(sorry I love Kindle, but couldn't resist:o;))

:rotfl:

katie

shegar

I know a lot of you say "put fleece behind your curtains", but my DG never seem draughty so I never use anything plus Ive got vertical blinds that I use of a night and never draw my curtains..............Haps im lucky not to have gaps in my window frames........

Ive bought some coal at summer prices, and ive got a real good load of logs/and wood ready, but we only light the open fire of a night because we have gas central heating, and I love to watch flames flickering up the chimney, better than watching tv.....:D...

Im well in credit with the gas and elec , so at least I wont be cold this winter................

My freezer is always full of everyday food , I stock up when its on speical offer.........................So although its only July im ready for the winter..........

Eenymeeny

bexster1975 wrote: »

Hello all

I dont know whether this is winter prep or not, but they are classed as winter prep here. I a tin of Lion ointment and a tin of wintergreen from poundland today!

I have posted on poundland grabbit board but thought being OS more people here might know what they are for.

Apparently Lion ointment is good for drawing out splinters and boils etc and the wintergreen is good for aching joints and muscles (ideal in winter).

Just thought I would share as I thought they were a bargain!

bexster:)

I didn't know about Lion ointment. We used mag sulph paste for drawing rose thorns, grit in knees etc when we were kids but I remember it being very expensive for a tiny pot. So thanks, I'll look out for it.:T

bossymoo

I have an integral garage, which has been converted to a room. It has sliding patio doors, laminate floor and plastered walls. It's used for storage ATM but the idea is it will be a play room / games room eventually.

Anyway, it isn't heated, although the boiler cupboard is in there. It's warm in summer, thanks to the glass doors, but very cold in winter.

It is the front of the house so I need a solution for these doors that isn't unsightly. I think strips of bubblewrap is going to look awful - they are quite big. Any suggestions? They currently just have vertical blinds. Would fleeces look bad? I won't need to open the doors, so don't mind them being blocked.

The room will just have the kids trampoline in over winter, so they'll want to get in for a bounce now and then...

nikki2804

Sigh, my gas and electricity DD will be increasing according to EON. At least I will be out of the house more from the end of August so it will fall slightly.

The hedge (neighbours but grows over into our garden) has been cut and the shrubs have been pruned (ahem sheared) back. Tried to cut the grass but got it half done then the downpour started!! Will hopefully get the garden tidied up before next weekend.

Both cars were cleaned out today (OHs is utterly disgusting, will actually need to pay for a valet, seats and carpet are VILE!!) Apparently mould is acceptable on a 6 year old car? I think not!! Will hopefully have my car boxes done soon (atm both cars have de-icer in them)

My workmate has a carpet that she is getting rid of, so I think I may take it and put it in my room and my LO's room. Its thick and cream (:eek:) but will be warmer than laminate. Need to find out what kind of backing it has to see if its possible to lay on laminate.

Bought some fleece lined leggings from Primark. Would have bought loads but they only had one s/m in black.

Confuzzled

bossymoo wrote: »

I have an integral garage, ...

Anyway, it isn't heated, although the boiler cupboard is in there. It's warm in summer, thanks to the glass doors, but very cold in winter.

It is the front of the house so I need a solution for these doors that isn't unsightly.

you could always pin the fleeces to the side of the curtains facing INSIDE the house...if you aren't fussed about it it will still serve the same insulating purpose but your neighbours will only see the backs of the curtains you put up

not sure who posted it but it's not that everyone has gaps in their double glazing, even double glazing still lets through a LOT of cold air, just feel the gap between your curtains and the windows on a cold day and you'll know exactly what i mean, fleeces just help keep out MORE cold, and since in winter it's dark for so many hours those curtains are drawn a lot. it makes a difference if it helps keep the heating down lower!

i also like my fleeces on the curtains because it acts as a blackout blind of sorts, i need a dark room to sleep properly. if one already has blinds and curtains that should help too though. wooden shutters are superb for keeping out extra cold, not as efficient as double glazing but couple with it you're doing a fine job of keeping the coldness at bay

^!£$&

Hi all,
I have not yet managed to read all posts up to date as this thread is very long!
Anyway I just wanted to ask for some advice please, I'm relocating to a cottage in a semi rural location in 3 weeks and I wanted to know what prep I must do for Winter or what should I prioritise? thanks xx

nikki2804

I've got a British Gas engineer coming round today for my annual inspection so at least thats something ticked off the list.

:j