Preparing for Winter

rosekitten

As a quick fix
two cup hooks and a piece of wooden pole
hem one end and thread the pole through
and hang up against th window,you can
always take it down during the day

rosekitten

primark do throws for £2 IKEA have them
for as cheap as £1.47

ifonlyitwaseasier

ohh it was definitely colder this morning, i am so glad i have snuggly slippers and a big soft dressing gown

haven't got the heating on yet but if the temp's drop much more i can see us starting to use it, the rad's are all individually controlled so just need to turn them on in a couple of rooms to have it make a big difference.

Penelope_Penguin

soon2bjobless wrote: »

I have been pricing thermal curtain linings but the way my curtains hang it still wouldnt stop the cold coming into the room from the windows.

Then I thought about using just fleece fabric to line right against the actual glass - ie cut the fabric to cover the entire window.

Has anyone done this? Do you just put it up at night and if so how do you fix it to the window? I was thinking about just rolling it up and using ribbons to tie it in a roll. Also does anyone know where I can buy cheap fleece by the metre on-line?

As this has fallen from the front page of OS, I'll add it to the Preparing For Winter thread, where you'll find lots more tips :cool:

Penny. x

auntymabel

I put an extra pair of curtains up in my bedroom last year. They were hung next to the window. I think I used an expanding curtain rod. They were light-weight and lined (from charity shop) and worked well. I haven't done it this year yet. As you can tell i'm not very far advanced with my preparations for winter!

sandy2_2

Left over bits of fleece...I made covers for my little netbook, Ipod, NintendoDS, spex, sunglasses and toys for the cats

Rummer

Sandy2 your post made me giggle, I have visions of your whole house in matching fleece!

MRSTITTLEMOUSE

I discovered fleece a couple of years ago and don't know what I'd do without it over the cold weather.
I found myself collecting more and more stuff PJs dressing gown,socks hot water bottle covers,blankets ect,ect and I just find it so comfy and snuggly it realy made the cold weather more comfortable.
Best thing of all is how easy it washes and dries.
Just could'nt manage without it now.

oystercatcher

sandy2 wrote: »

Left over bits of fleece...I made covers for my little netbook, Ipod, NintendoDS, spex, sunglasses and toys for the cats

Oh, I didn't know Ipods felt the cold, or sunglasses!
Should I put the heating on for them ??

:rotfl:

jackieglasgow

Heating on for a half hour this morning. Couldn't face letting the Birthday Boy get cold unwrapping his pressies. Thermostat clicked in at 15!!!!!!! Will be on again tomorrow as we have friends staying, don't want them to know how cheap I am! Then it will be off as long as poss.