Friday, November 10, 2006

Baby, It's Cold Outside

 Great tips on how to keep your home warm when you don't have a heater.

  • Eat enough fat! This will keep your thyroid and metabolism functioning properly, and you'll stay much warmer.
  • Fill a large pot with water and let it simmer. The rising steam will keep your house amazingly warm.
  • Take a hot shower or bath and use oil or lotion on your skin when you get out. It's almost like putting on another thin layer of clothing.
  • Leave the warm water in the bathtub. It's like having a 25-40 gallon hot water bottle in your house.
  • Put on a hat. A lot of body heat is lost from our heads.
  • Turn on the lights. Incandescent and halogen bulbs create light through heat and can significantly increase temperatures in a room.
  • Use a candle heater. It doesn't create as much heat as a fireplace or real heater, but will create warmth very cheaply.
  • Take advantage of solar energy; place a dark rug in sunny areas of your house during the day to absorb the sun's heat.
  • If can afford it, leave other heat-producing appliances on, such as computers/monitors or strong lamps.

Source: How to Stay Warm at Home Without a Heater - WikiHow

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