Instead of raising thethermostatto keep you warm while you sleep, consider somealternatives to heatingthe entire house.
Here are nine tips to keep a warm bedroom without raising the heat.
This will leave you chilly and cause you to overspend on utilities tomaintain your desired indoor air temperature.
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So each season, check all windows and doors that open to the outside.
it’s possible for you to feel by hand for drafts with all windows and doors closed.
Or hold a burning incense stick around the windows and doors, and watch for any abnormal smoke movement.
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Just like with cold-weather clothing, heavier layers of bedding will keep you warmer.
But once the winter months roll around, its time to reverse your fans rotation to clockwise.
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Just slip a pillowcase over each blade, and then slide the fabric to the end of the blade.
The collected dust remains inside the pillowcase instead of drifting down over your bedroom.
When choosing a portable heater, look for one that is suitably sized for your room.
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Youll also want to play it safe with the cord.
Dont stretch it across your bedroom escape route in case of emergency (or nighttime bathroom visits).
And confirm the heater has a safety feature that turns it off automatically if it tips over or overheats.
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That way, you won’t have to argue over how warm to make the room with other methods.
As a bonus, youll sleep better when your feet are warm.
Also, add a knit cap to keep your head cozy.
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Either way, youll feel warmer and sleep tighter.
As a result, you will feel colder as well if you are in the vicinity.
The same can be said for exterior walls with poor insulation.
But any throw in of rug will add some level of warmth to the floor.
Cover up your blinds or switch out those lightweight sheers with heavy, lined drapes.
Choose a cheery color to chase away some of the winter gloom while youre at it.
A bed heater blows air right under your sheets and can heat the entire bed in minutes.
They are relatively expensive, but they save money and energy compared to turning up your home’s thermostat.
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