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12 Tips for Staying Warm in Winter.

12 Tips for Staying Warm in Winter.

Tired of getting frozen in the middle of your living room and yet getting a bill more than salty?

Often, during the winter, we consume a lot of heating for not much, and we are still cold.

To avoid having this kind of problem and save energy, comment-economiser.fr offers you its top 12 alternative solutions to heat better and pay less!

1. Use an electric blanket

12 Tips for Staying Warm in Winter.

It may seem strange to you that you are advised to buy an electric blanket to save money, but... that's the solution. For more explanation, go to this tip.

2. Use radiator insulation film

12 Tips for Staying Warm in Winter.

Again, this radiator insulation film is a small investment that represents big savings for the future (and the planet)! Find all the information in this tip. Or, even better, a simple aluminum foil.

3. Put on gaiters to keep your legs warm

12 Tips for Staying Warm in Winter.

Do you have an old sweater? Cut off the sleeves before throwing it away, and you'll have won some spats! See the steps here. Something to keep warm on winter evenings.

4. Use a hot water bottle to heat locally

12 Tips for Staying Warm in Winter.

The advantage of the hot water bottle is that you can keep your feet warm without necessarily heating the whole house! To learn all about how to use it, read this tip.

And it's even better to do it yourself! With cherry pits or rice, nothing will stop you, the dry hot water bottle is yours. Find out how in this tip.

5. Put on several sweaters

12 Tips for Staying Warm in Winter.

We don't necessarily think about it, but it's damn warm! Instead, see here how much warmer it can help you to layer clothes.

6. Put weather stripping in front of the doors

12 Tips for Staying Warm in Winter.

Door seals or draft excluders are not expensive and they save a lot of money! What better ? Find out all about its benefits in this tip.

7. Insulate your windows with newspaper

12 Tips for Staying Warm in Winter.

All you have to do is fold up a few sheets of newspaper and follow the instructions given here.

8. Drink hot drinks

12 Tips for Staying Warm in Winter.

Nothing beats a cup of tea or coffee while you're working, and you're inactive (and therefore cold). Here is the trick to always have a hot cup at hand.

9. Eat hot food

12 Tips for Staying Warm in Winter.

Nothing beats tartiflette in winter! This good traditional dish, very nutritious, will help you face the nights of great cold. Discover our recipe.

10. Don't let the frost set in

12 Tips for Staying Warm in Winter.

Let the frost settle on your windows or your car, and they will cool quickly! Fight effectively against frost with our tip.

11. Close its shutters

12 Tips for Staying Warm in Winter.

This simple gesture will allow you to drastically reduce your heating consumption. How? 'Or' What ? The answer in this tip.

12. Cover yourself with a blanket

12 Tips for Staying Warm in Winter.

What if we told you that this simple little blanket can save you 20% on your heating bill? Find out everything you need to know in this tip.