Preparing for winter III

PRINCESSX87

noodles86 wrote: »

I am sorry if I have missed this as I have been following the thread for months but does anyone cover up their back door or have a back door curtain? Our kitchen gets very chilly and theres only a small radiator though the landlord is having a new wall and window put in the kitchen in October so I'm sure to help but any ideas for the back door? We already have a snake for the bottom but obv dont want something that is going to go horrible with condensation etc from cooking x

A family member of my partners does this. Her kitchen is freezing anytime of the year, Ideal in the summer but bitter in the winter months. During the summer she has similar to net curtains on her door & in the winter she has the same curtains & added some sort of sticky back plastic (Will find out what its called) to the glass. Its easy to wipe down. So shouldnt be a issue with fryers going ect. x

SpikyHedgehog

Ollycob wrote: »

Where did you get this please? Sounds ideal for me!

Try dunelm, or l1dl have some stuff from monday... I want to get something for DS1's bed, but am not sure about mine orDS2's since he wets the bed sometimes.

Possession wrote: »

One of my main problems last year was my letterbox. The door is a fairly new double glazed one but the outside flap won't stay flush and when its cold there is always a draft. On particularly windy nights I have in the past resorted to sellotaping it down outside. Any ideas for something which can stay on the door but still allow post through? And doesn't involve drills or anything?! i'm hoping to get a door curtain put there this year but there's very little space to pull it back (coats hanging on that bit of wall, tiny space by the door) so it may not be possible.

I've got a fleece hanging off a net curtain wire, & it doesn't take up much space but does make a difference. I stitched the casing this year but just safety pinned it last year so I could easily use the blanket for something else. I used the lightest colour blanket I had & tie it with a piece of lace in the day in summer but just leave it over the glass in winter.

sparrer wrote: »

I seldom post here but follow this board regularly as there are always tips I've not heard before. By doing everything possible I've had a refund on both my elec and gas bills for the last 2 years

Re mummygems question, I've done this the last couple of years and it does work. On one window I also put the curtain up onto the sill or I lose too much heat, and in the bedroom the curtains don't overlap the width of the windows by much so I use a long length of blue tack to hold the curtain to the wall (you might need drawing pins for heavier curtains).

I know a lot of posters hang on as long as they can before turning the heating on, mainly for economical reasons, but if it puts your health at risk (I have a lung disease which is exacerbated by cold) please be a little bit sensible, put all the other ideas in place first so you can put the heating on without worrying too much

We've all got asthma & though the central heating can be drying, getting cold doesn't help our lungs either. We've got thermostats upstairs & down, &i leave them so they'll kick in if the temp is too cold.

Byatt

The cold can affect the heart by increasing blood pressure and chances of blood clotting, and even a small drop can increase heart attack numbers. I am a high risk and when I found this out decided to be very proactive in keeping warm. Also, it is very depressing being cold, as it is difficult to move about as once warm you don't want to go into another cold area/room.

There has to be a balance. The BG web site mentions the temperatures that should be in place, admittedly they have an interest in getting people to use their services.

I think you can cut back during the day more easily than at night. I don't have central heating and have learned to add layers to keep warm, as well as moving about, housework etc...

annie123

mummygems wrote: »

Ok I have a silly question lol. I am going to put the foil on cardboard thing behind my radiators this year however I suspect a lot of our heating goes under the curtains and straight to the window due to the location of our radiator (its on an outside wall between two small but tall windows).

If I put some foiled cardboard on the windowsill so that it hangs over and touches the curtain will that make the heat bounce back down do you think? Might be completely wrong lol

I'm guessing your curtains just touch the sill?, if so a sausage dog draft excluder type thing at the bottom to hold them close to the window and seal any gaps between curtain and sill will work better than leaving gap and adding foil.

MarilynMonroe_2

noodles86 wrote: »

I am sorry if I have missed this as I have been following the thread for months but does anyone cover up their back door or have a back door curtain? Our kitchen gets very chilly and theres only a small radiator though the landlord is having a new wall and window put in the kitchen in October so I'm sure to help but any ideas for the back door? We already have a snake for the bottom but obv dont want something that is going to go horrible with condensation etc from cooking x

Yeh I have, just a lined 90 x 90 one form argos, normal curtain, the other side is at the front. x

rosalie-lavender

PRINCESSX87 wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone knows where i could find thermal lining cheap for my curtains? Only ive looked online and the cheapest i've got is £6 per meter? Is this about the right price? Many thanks

It is cheaper than that here at £4.14 a metre with free delivery for orders over £10. A charge is made for credit cards though although not for debit cards or payment by cheque .

http://www.jmm-marketing.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=129&products_id=1201

Or here it is £3.75 a metre but they do charge postage of £4.50 on orders under £50.
http://www.remnanthouse.co.uk/linings.php

I have ordered from both places and they are both reputable companies.

sparrer

Possession wrote: »

One of my main problems last year was my letterbox. The door is a fairly new double glazed one but the outside flap won't stay flush and when its cold there is always a draft. On particularly windy nights I have in the past resorted to sellotaping it down outside. Any ideas for something which can stay on the door but still allow post through? And doesn't involve drills or anything?! i'm hoping to get a door curtain put there this year but there's very little space to pull it back (coats hanging on that bit of wall, tiny space by the door) so it may not be possible.

My front door is as wide as the lobby, I've put a door curtain on a rod which is attached to the top of the door itself, with screw-in hooks. Mine is wood but I believe you can get them for uPVC as well. My 91 y/o DM has a novel way of keeping draughts out, she's taped a shoulder pad to the top of the letter box with parcel tape . I used to laugh at her but it works, so really can't knock it

bossymoo

I have sorted through the kids clothes this aft. 2 lovely neat wardrobes, and reassurance that they have lots of lovely warm clothes. I probably only need some thermal bottoms for DS, and perhaps some ugg-type boots for DD. I got DS to try on his fleece all in ones. Only one fits and he wouldn't take it off lol he's asleep in it now... The other one will do for DD. she quite likes Thomas the Tank Engine, lol.

Might sort through mine tomorrow...

Pippin12

I bought two lovely pairs of thick fleece pyjamas which are great for lounging in too. Primarni for £8 a set - I expect to recoup this at least partially with lower heating costs. They're so soft and comfy too

Possession

sparrer wrote: »

My front door is as wide as the lobby, I've put a door curtain on a rod which is attached to the top of the door itself, with screw-in hooks. Mine is wood but I believe you can get them for uPVC as well. My 91 y/o DM has a novel way of keeping draughts out, she's taped a shoulder pad to the top of the letter box with parcel tape . I used to laugh at her but it works, so really can't knock it

Thanks to you both, I shall have to have a little brainstorm with DH I think, to see what would work. Or maybe my Dad, he's far more likely to come up with a good idea actually!