How to live without heating - save £000s

Max68

HertsLad said:

Max68 said:

RavingMad said:

I WFH and I won't put the heating on during the day as I'll quite happily wear 5 layers including a gilet but it's the inactivity ie sat in front of the computer that makes me feel the cold. If I were to get up and walk around, it affects me less so.  Got a cold spell next week, so that'll be interesting.

I work in front of the PC a lot.  I've bought a couple of fleece dressing gowns from a supermarket and use a hot water bottle at my feet, both help dramatically as the dressing gown isn't tight.

I can't for the life of me understand why anyone would use dressing gowns as a means to stay warm. I should think the appearance is highly dishevelled, too. Whatever they cost, there must be better alternatives for a similar outlay, with a much improved insulation quality.

Mmmm, don't remember criticising you for what you wear Hearts Lad.  I work in front of the PC in 13-15c at the moment.  The fleece dressing gown is comfortable and keeps me warm as it does downstairs when in front of the TV.  I live alone so if I look "highly dishevelled" no-one is going to see!  It's certainly more comfortable for me than wearing layer upon layer or denims.  If it does the trick who cares!

Chloe_G

I quite often wear a couple of dressing gowns - comfy and warm sitting at PC.

HertsLad

Max68 said:

HertsLad said:

Max68 said:

RavingMad said:

I WFH and I won't put the heating on during the day as I'll quite happily wear 5 layers including a gilet but it's the inactivity ie sat in front of the computer that makes me feel the cold. If I were to get up and walk around, it affects me less so.  Got a cold spell next week, so that'll be interesting.

I work in front of the PC a lot.  I've bought a couple of fleece dressing gowns from a supermarket and use a hot water bottle at my feet, both help dramatically as the dressing gown isn't tight.

I can't for the life of me understand why anyone would use dressing gowns as a means to stay warm. I should think the appearance is highly dishevelled, too. Whatever they cost, there must be better alternatives for a similar outlay, with a much improved insulation quality.

Mmmm, don't remember criticising you for what you wear Hearts Lad.  I work in front of the PC in 13-15c at the moment.  The fleece dressing gown is comfortable and keeps me warm as it does downstairs when in front of the TV.  I live alone so if I look "highly dishevelled" no-one is going to see!  It's certainly more comfortable for me than wearing layer upon layer or denims.  If it does the trick who cares!

Sorry, I am simply surprised but appear to be out-voted as quite a few people seem to rely on dressing gowns. If it works for you, great! 13-15C is going further than the vast majority of people, But I am confident you could let the temperature go even lower if you wore a few layers of garments with good insulation properties. I don't find it remotely unconfortable wearng multiple layers. How would they be uncomfortable for you?

Max68

HertsLad said:

Max68 said:

HertsLad said:

Max68 said:

RavingMad said:

I WFH and I won't put the heating on during the day as I'll quite happily wear 5 layers including a gilet but it's the inactivity ie sat in front of the computer that makes me feel the cold. If I were to get up and walk around, it affects me less so.  Got a cold spell next week, so that'll be interesting.

I work in front of the PC a lot.  I've bought a couple of fleece dressing gowns from a supermarket and use a hot water bottle at my feet, both help dramatically as the dressing gown isn't tight.

I can't for the life of me understand why anyone would use dressing gowns as a means to stay warm. I should think the appearance is highly dishevelled, too. Whatever they cost, there must be better alternatives for a similar outlay, with a much improved insulation quality.

Mmmm, don't remember criticising you for what you wear Hearts Lad.  I work in front of the PC in 13-15c at the moment.  The fleece dressing gown is comfortable and keeps me warm as it does downstairs when in front of the TV.  I live alone so if I look "highly dishevelled" no-one is going to see!  It's certainly more comfortable for me than wearing layer upon layer or denims.  If it does the trick who cares!

Sorry, I am simply surprised but appear to be out-voted as quite a few people seem to rely on dressing gowns. If it works for you, great! 13-15C is going further than the vast majority of people, But I am confident you could let the temperature go even lower if you wore a few layers of garments with good insulation properties. I don't find it remotely unconfortable wearng multiple layers. How would they be uncomfortable for you?

Purely and simply as I work outside I am constantly in several layers so I prefer to try and relax at home in as few as possible but to still feel warm enough but comfortable.  Sure it's difficult at times when it's really cold but I'd much prefer to snuggle under a throw with a dressing gown in front of the TV than sit in several layers.  Doing that at work and at home would to put it mildly "do my head in"! ;-)

ballisticbrian

I really feel the cold and get cold extremities. We used to rent a big old farm house with stone walls and economy 7 storage heaters. What we used to do was, stick a fan heater on full blast under the coffee table and pull the blanket that was on our laps over the table too so no heat could escape!!! LOOL

Green_hopeful

ballisticbrian said:

I really feel the cold and get cold extremities. We used to rent a big old farm house with stone walls and economy 7 storage heaters. What we used to do was, stick a fan heater on full blast under the coffee table and pull the blanket that was on our laps over the table too so no heat could escape!!! LOOL

It’s a thing in Japan. Heated tables with a cover over them. https://japanobjects.com/features/kotatsu I was thinking of doing something similar with my desk. 

HertsLad

Green_hopeful said:

ballisticbrian said:

I really feel the cold and get cold extremities. We used to rent a big old farm house with stone walls and economy 7 storage heaters. What we used to do was, stick a fan heater on full blast under the coffee table and pull the blanket that was on our laps over the table too so no heat could escape!!! LOOL

It’s a thing in Japan. Heated tables with a cover over them. https://japanobjects.com/features/kotatsu I was thinking of doing something similar with my desk. 

Strange idea. They say your lower body is kept toasty warm under the table. My entire body is kept toasty warm through wearing a few layers. I move freely around the house and outdoors. You can't move around carrying a table, can you?

Green_hopeful

I can see the advantage for those who sit still for long periods because we are working at a desk or watching TV.  They might appreciate the warmth with reduced cost because we are containing the heat. 

in_my_wellies

ballisticbrian said:

I really feel the cold and get cold extremities. We used to rent a big old farm house with stone walls and economy 7 storage heaters. What we used to do was, stick a fan heater on full blast under the coffee table and pull the blanket that was on our laps over the table too so no heat could escape!!! LOOL

It's a similar idea to long thick curtains all round an old fashioned four poster bed in olden days. 

PrincessWarrior

in_my_wellies said:

It's a similar idea to long thick curtains all round an old fashioned four poster bed in olden days. 

Curtains are a real help in retaining heat! We live in a poorly insulated Victorian house & last week I bought some £2 curtain pole & bracket sets from IKEA, cut down some old curtains I already had & hung them behind the front door, the cellar door, the very poorly fitting door of a bedroom we don't heat at all and in front of a secondary glazed window on the landing. Temperatures in the hall, stairs & landing have increased 2C in 4 days despite it being a bit colder outside here than it was on Friday.