Preparing for Winter

xs11ax

if you have upvc double glazing, you may have gaps where the window frame meets the wall (as i discovered in my house).

remove the plastic/wood trim and then use expanding foam to fill in the holes then replace the trim.

i found that most of my heat was escaping through these gaps.

curtain over the door is a very good idea too.

if you dont have double glazing you could use them plastic insulating sheets which you cover the window with as well.

Mrs_Thrify

Hiya, we have a long thread on this topic called preparing for winter.

Pink.

Hi poshm,

This thread has lots of tips that may help:

the ice man cometh! (merged with keeping warm)

These threads may be useful too:

Avoid using Gas and Electricity

Preparing for Winter

I'll add your thread to the most recent link later to keep the suggestions together.

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poshm

Thanks for your replies, I will look at those threads - sorry didn't see them!

Unfortunately we have very old wood, sash windows and they let a lot of cold in so I think I'm going to cover the front and back door with curtains as we have some old ones in the loft, maybe make some of those sausage dog things too!

Frugaldom

maman wrote: »

I have draught excluder but the glass lets in lots of cold air. Posters have given me some ideas (thanks) but I don't have much room for a rail or much space at the sides of door. My latest thought is to hang a curtain/fleece on a wooden pole (just make a hem at top and poke it through) then suspend on cup hooks. In the day I could take it down and hide it. Fortunately not too cold here yet so time to think!

I've had to use smaller cup hooks and a garden cane cut to fit mine but it also needs removing, so gets rolled up and stick in a corner.

Re the velcro and large windows - only problem I am having with large window is that the stickyback velcro keeps coming away from the frame, probablt a combination of fleece weight and cold/damp pvc frame. However, I did buy the 'velcr0' off eBay and it isn't the genuine stuff, it's a cheap lookalike, so it may be that it's just not sticky enough to hold. The fleeces really do work and I'd highly recommend them for those who are trying to better insulate children's bedrooms. Just cut the fleece to fit the window, velcro the top to the inner frame nearest glass (but leave an air gap) and then you can remove the fleece through the day. It also means you can colour co-ordinate - I have a wine colour in my room, so there's a warm pink glow when sun shines in morning.

KittyBoo_2

I have spent half the morning sorting the log pile out and storing it.
Had to have new tyres fitted on the car but feel safer on the wet roads now.
Topped car up with oil, anti freeze and other wintery bits ready in boot (ice scraper etc).
Taking my Mum to Tesco tonight and will look for the fleeces to line curtains with.
Does anyone know what size they are in feet and inches please?

Nordictat2

Poshm...when I was growing up and we were tight on money..my Mum (RIP) used to roll up old towels and put it against the bottom of the doors to keep the drafts out and worked too

deeds

My Granddad used to say 'make sure your neck, wrists and ankles are covered up'

It works too

Bitsy_Beans

I have a thermal vest £6 from M&S and I bought my son some too. Work really well under jumpers and vests (its a camisole style one). I don't wear cotton jumpers either - these are just too cold and I find a lot of the ones for kids are only cotton. Do you know anyone that would knit you some jumpers for your toddler? Even if it's just acrylic type wool (which does bobble) they are still nice and toasty warm without the itching of real wool (or the cost )

It's not cheap initially but if you haven't got it already perhaps consider cavity wall insulation? Its made a huge difference to the warmth in our house and cost £150. I am assuming it's suitable for all properties of any age.....

skintmumof3

come to majorca with me next week.... 25c and sunny all week according to the forecasts..........
sorry i just couldn`t resist....lol