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10 TIPS TO STOP YOURSELF FROM FREEZING THIS WINTER

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10 TIPS TO STOP YOURSELF FROM FREEZING THIS WINTER

If you can't bear being chilly, you'll appreciate these suggestions. Even indoors, winter can be a lot of fun if you aren't shivering all the time. Cozy up on the couch, call your pals over and don't let the cold get the best of you this winter.

1) Dress Appropriately - If you're freezing at home, consider putting on some warm clothes before turning on the heat. A hat and a sweater should suffice. It takes longer to warm up a room than it does to warm up your body, so grab for the sweater before the thermostat if you're freezing.

2) Use Ceiling Fans - Ceiling fans are excellent for controlling room temperature. Because hot air rises, turning your ceiling fan clockwise at its lowest setting will gradually force warm air back down, keeping you warm.

3) Get a Programmable Thermostat – It has been scientifically shown that individuals are more productive and happy when they are warm, so purchasing a thermostat that allows you to set the temperature precisely is valuable.

4) Replace Your Furnace Filter — A clogged or dirty furnace filter can lead to a variety of issues, including a complete meltdown on the coldest day of the year. Before the snow begins to fall, check your furnace filter and consider hiring a professional to perform a checkup and maintenance.

5) Replace Your Whole Furnace - Older furnaces require more energy to produce the same amount of heat. If you have an older system, you should consider replacing it to reap the benefits of a high-efficiency furnace that heats more quickly and efficiently. Replace your furnace before it breaks down to save money on maintenance and cut your monthly energy expenditures. Of course, you should never attempt any of this complicated work on your own; instead, use a professional furnace repair service in Toronto to avoid making costly and potentially deadly mistakes.

6) Block Drafts - Drafts make any home or apartment feel colder. You can be creative and block draughts beneath the door with a pool noodle cut lengthwise in half, as well as plastic coverings for your windows if you're in an apartment and there's minimum maintenance you can do without your landlord's agreement. You can also use weather stripping to keep the draughts out of your windows.

7) Get Warmer Window Dressings - If you have the budget, you can replace your curtains with a thicker, warmer pair instead of getting unattractive plastic covers for your windows. Heavier curtains do a better job of keeping the warm air in and keeping your home warm.

8) Begin baking — Using additional heat sources, such as your oven, will help to warm up your home. Baking for an entire day will warm your home, and inviting people around to share the goods will assist as well.

9) Buy Hand Warmers - Having hand warmers in your pockets can come in handy on those days when you forget your gloves and need extra warmth on very cold days.

10) Cover with Thin, Dense Blankets - The fluffier the blanket, the closer to your skin it should be. By generating convective heat loss, putting a thin, dense blanket between you and that huge fluffy comforter can make you cooler. Stack the thinner ones on top instead.

This winter, stay warm and cozy!

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