Are you unable to sleep because your room is cold?Is it too cold to get ready for work or school in the morning?It's almost always possible to make a room warmer with a few simple tricks, no matter how cold it is outside.Many of these can be done for free or cheap, giving you warm, cozy comfort without burning cash.
Step 1: You can warm your room with sunlight by using your windows and blinds.
The sun is one of the easiest ways to keep your room warm.If you want to keep the warmth out of your room at night, you should allow as much warm sunlight into it as possible during the day.In order to get the best results, you need to know which windows in your room the sun shines through.Before you leave for work or school, close all of your room's windows.The blinds should be open all the way.If the sun shines into your room, leave your blinds open.When it starts to get dark and cold, close the blinds.The blinds and windows should be closed at night.
Step 2: For energy-free heating, wear layers.
In a world where the climate impact of household practices is becoming a bigger concern, many environment-conscious consumers are choosing to heat the person rather than the room.Wearing a coat, jacket, or some sweat pants indoors is a great way to stay warm without using an ounce of heating energy.If your room is cold at night, you may want to wear layers.Soft garments like sweatpants and "hoodie" sweatshirts give the most warmth, even though some people find them uncomfortable.Artificial fabrics are so uncomfortable in the summer because they trap the most heat.
Step 3: You can put a hot water bottle in your bed.
One of the worst feelings in the world is sliding into a sub-zero bed in an ice-cold room.You can avoid this awful feeling by heating your bed up before you get in.If you fill a hot water bottle with steaming water, close the lid, and leave it in the center of your bed for 15 minutes before you go to bed, it will cool you down.There are medical water bottles available at many drugstores.If you're using a microwave to heat water, you should use a container that's microwave-safe.
Step 4: Plug drafts with spare blankets.
The last thing you want when you're trying to heat a room is a draft, a spot where cool air can leak into the room.While you wait for a more permanent solution, keep drafts plugged up with spare rags or blankets.This simple fix can make a big difference when drafts are bad.Are you sure if you have a draft?There are many ways to discover them.One way to feel the motion of air is to hold your hand near a window or door crack.If the flame flickers near a crack, you have a draft.You can find the U.S. Government's draft-detecting tips at energy.gov.
Step 5: The most efficient way to use existing heating and cooling equipment is to make the most of it.
Do you have a heating system in your room that isn't making a difference when it comes to keeping you warm?Make sure there are no pieces of furniture between the heating system and yourself.Many older houses have hidden heating elements behind couches.The sheet of tinfoil should be the same size as the radiator itself.This reflects the heat that would normally go into the wall.If you have a portable heaters, use it in the smallest space possible so that it can most effectively heat you.A space heater is better at heating a small bedroom than it is at a large living room.
Step 6: People should be invited into the room.
It's easy to forget that human beings are walking, talking, and emitting heat into the air around them.Your combined body heat and the heat of your exhalation will help warm the room if you bring an extra person or two into it.The smaller the room and the more active the people in it, the warmer it will get.In other words, a lively party in a small room will produce a lot more heat than a few people sitting on couches.Pets can make a room a little warmer if your friends are busy.
Step 7: Blow the bed with the hair dryer.
It does work, even though it may seem a little ridiculous.A hair dryer is a small space heating device with a fan in it.If you want to create a pocket of warm air for you to lie in, you can blow hot air directly onto your bed or lift up the covers.If your bedsheets are made of a fabric that's prone to melting, be careful not to touch the hot metal elements at the end of your hair dryer.
Step 8: It's a good idea to get a space heater for your room.
If you don't already have a heating device, you may want to consider buying one.Plug-in heating devices, which can be found at most department stores, are available in a wide range of sizes and power levels, making them a reasonable solution for any size room.Space heaters use a lot of electricity.It's possible to make up the difference by turning off your central heating, but frequent space heater use can affect your utility bill.Don't use space heaters that burn fuel indoors and leave them unattended while you sleep, as these pose a carbon monoxide hazard, and always adhere to the basics of heater safety.
Step 9: There is an electrical blanket for your bed.
Despite being unfashionable, electrical blankets are making a comeback thanks to their comfort and savings.When it's cold in your room, the devices can make for a very comfortable slumber.One consumer study found that they saved about one-half to three-fourths of the energy compared to other plug-in heaters.The electric blanket should be started a few minutes before you get to bed.If you want to save energy, turn it off before you sleep.
Step 10: Get more blankets.
When it's cold, the feeling of being under a heavy pile of blankets is the most comfortable for some.Your body heat will be trapped in the bed if you use too many blankets.There are pockets of "dead heat", air that has a hard time leaking out into the surrounding cool.Fleece, wool, and down are warm.More heat is trapped next to the body when air gets caught in the tiny spaces.When you don't want to give up the warmth of bed just yet, you can wear blankets around the house.
Step 11: Get bigger curtains.
One of the most frequent sources of heat loss is windows.Try hanging thick, heavy curtains around your window and closing them as soon as it starts to get cold.The curtains help keep the room warmer by slowing the heat loss through the glass.If curtains aren't in your budget, you can hang old blankets in front of windows.
Step 12: Take care of the bare floors and walls.
Wood, tile, and marble retain less heat than carpets.10% of a room's total heat loss can be accounted for by un-insulated floors.If you're tired of freezing your toes off when you get up in the morning, consider laying down a rug or having carpeting installed.When you turn off the heating, a carpeted room will stay warm longer than a room without a tile floor.Sometimes you can get away with covering your walls with carpet-like materials to increase the effect.When tapestries and rugs are hung from the wall, they can look great and keep your room a bit warmer.
Step 13: Invest in insulation.
New insulation in your home can be a project that pays for itself in the long run, as it can dramatically reduce heating bills, especially for older, draftier houses.Another benefit is that you will be more comfortable.There are a few types of insulation you can consider.Double and triple-paned windows have window insulation.Door insulation includes draft guards, floor seals, etc.The amount of work required varies wildly from house to house.If you want to know what the best decision is for you, talk to an experienced contractor and get an estimate for your project.