Preparing for Winter

spanner200

Hiya,

great tips on this thread- but just wondered if anyone had any tips when the property is rented? Don't particularly want to line curtains etc. when they aren't yours!

Cheers

bertiebots

spanner200 wrote: »

Hiya,

great tips on this thread- but just wondered if anyone had any tips when the property is rented? Don't particularly want to line curtains etc. when they aren't yours!

Cheers

I have rented in the past and put up my own curtains. If you carefully store the landlords curtains and put them back when you leave there shouldnt be a problem. Alternativley you could get curtain linings that simply attach with curtain hooks to the curtain and take them down in the summer. It will save you money in the long term and isnt going to benefit the landlord:D

princess_lyla

This may sound stupid but I am in rented accomodation and there is a small window in a toilet that has gaps around it. I do not want to spend any money really as the property is not mine but has anyone got any ideas as to what I could do with it to keep the cold out? Many thanks

schoolfundraiser

If you want it to look a bit nicer use computer paper. You could use loo roll or kitchenroll instead.

On a fun note for all you middle aged ladies out there on HRT - if you come off it and keep drinking coffee tea or alcohol you can turn the heating off for practically ever! Of course the family will complain that they are cold but you won't be.;)

vickistorey

MRSMCAWBER wrote: »

In case of power cut get the glow stick ! i bet noboby thought of it ! my mate had it in for camping, glow stick are useful in case of power cut, or your can use moblie phone backlight, if not then we can rely on full moon act as a light into our home .

Saw some glowsticks today in my local pound shop - fair bargain I thought and a good idea for power cuts!!! Roll on winter I think were ready!!!!

judy_

Call me mad if you wish....but I have had what I think is a great idea....although mad...

Am thinking of erecting a greenhouse within my dining room...so can keep lovely and warm ..can sit on my comfy sofa with laptop infront of me..an only heat a space of 10x8... lol ......told you I was mad

MRSTITTLEMOUSE

npsmama wrote: »

Can someone offer advice pls?

We have BIG condensation problems.

Last year I followed a tip given on another site and put up bubblewrap as a cheap 'double glazing'....it significantly kept the heat in but within days we had mould growing everywhere.
WEill I have the same problem if i put up heavy curtains?
Is there an OS alternative to commercial curtains - would woollen blankets on the windows be a good alternative (although I have no idea how to put them up!!)?

Many thanks

We live in an old house with very thick solid walls and when we moved in we had loads of condensation.We put damp and moisture crystals in every room and we've had no problem since.Thay last about 2-3 months and it's amazing how much water they collect.You also need to ventilate your rooms daily,just a little bit of through air otherwise you'll get condensation all the time.
Woolworth,Lakeland and places like Wilkinsons do the crystals.I swear by them even have them in my fitted wardrobes as they are against outside walls.Over the year I can get about 4 pints of water,which otherwise would turn my clothes smelly and mouldy.The clothes and the wardrobes are dry and fresh though and I have no problems at all.

Welshwoofs

princess_lyla wrote: »

This may sound stupid but I am in rented accomodation and there is a small window in a toilet that has gaps around it. I do not want to spend any money really as the property is not mine but has anyone got any ideas as to what I could do with it to keep the cold out? Many thanks

Builders' Expanding Foam will do the job - dirt cheap and you can scrap it out when you leave the place.

Welshwoofs

ksh123 wrote: »

As I don't sew or know anyone who does do you think that that the cost of paying to have door curtains made, then poles put up etc etc is justified by energy saving and just plain feeling cosier? (My front door is a double glazed model but still feels cold to the touch.)

Just measure up the width and drop of your doors and trawl Ebay for vintage velvet curtains (vintage velvet is much heavier than modern stuff!). You don't need to worry if the width of the curtains is far bigger than your door, just look at the drop. You want the curtains to reach to the floor!

Don't bother about searching for door curtains specifically, a decent pair of window curtains and you've got two doors covered!

I got a really heavy, lined pair of vintage velvet curtains for £14 on Ebay which will be going up over my front and back door. They're bright red but what the hell, they'll keep the draughts out!

On another note - hot drinks! I find the best one for winter is lemon & ginger - not those manky little teabags but a couple of slices of fresh lemon and a couple of slices of fresh ginger left to infuse in hot water.

retiredlady

judy_ wrote: »

Call me mad if you wish....but I have had what I think is a great idea....although mad...

Am thinking of erecting a greenhouse within my dining room...so can keep lovely and warm ..can sit on my comfy sofa with laptop infront of me..an only heat a space of 10x8... lol ......told you I was mad

LOL!!:rotfl::rotfl:, I had a similar thought, only mine was a tent in the frontroom, I have one big enough for my chair and small table with laptop on. What more could I need?:rotfl::T

Marion