Thank you for a very informative article! I'm a firefighter and a stay at home dad. I used to work construction on my days off until my son was born. I love staying home with him and I don't want to give that up. However, we miss the extra income I earned with my side job. I have a marketing degree and have been pondering different ways to stay home with my son and make a little extra money. I believe your book would guide me in the right direction. Thanks!
Remember to move! Get the blood pumping and improve circulation. Shovel, do the dishes, straighten up the house, do some stretching or cardio, make love, anything you want to get yourself moving.
If you are having one of those days that you can't seem to get warm, then take a nice hot bath. The water will warm you up instantly! And don't waste the warm water when you are done. Let it cool in the tub and release the rest of it's heat before sending it down the drain.
Long underwear, sweaters, and slippers are our friends! It is a lot easier to stay warm then it is to warm up once cold. Cooking at home heats the kitchen and saves money from not eating out! Hot tea, coffee, and soup are all warming and delicious.
Investing in good quality coats, gloves, boots, and hats will be an enormous help in staying warm all winter. And the quality ones usually last a lot longer then the cheap ones anyway...
And longer term, extra insulation around the house is always a good plan. Everyone always thinks of the attic (which is important) but remember that the walls and floors need insulation too! A programmable thermostat can save big money by only raising the heat during the afternoon and evening (aka when you will be there to enjoy it).
What a great list.. just an FYI, with the goggle defogger make sure that the lens is tempered glass, not plastic lenses. The plastic lenses will scratch, I found out the hard way. lol
Dress in layers, with silky long johns under my jeans to keep warm & extra blankets on the bed at night to keep the heat low~ If the bed is cold, I turn on my heating pad under the blanket for a few minutes before getting in bed, then turn it off. It saves money and keeps the air from drying out with over use of heat!
When I am really cold, I go out and get in my car and turn the heat on really high. It is an intense concentrated heat that I can't achieve with the electric heat pump in my home.
Lacrosse balls are the best "doggie" balls! Tennis balls last less than a day with a larger dog, but other than losing a few - a lacrosse ball bounces, doesn't have parts to break off and basically lasts forever!
I often work at home and get cold sitting at a computer. In order to stay warm without pushing up the thermostat, I invested in a good pair of fingerless gloves to keep my hands warn when I type.
Ive had a secured card with Applied Bank for over a year now. It works fine, interest rate is very low 9% I believe, however they strangely only report to Transunion and Experian. They do not report to Equifax which is considered probably the most important and widely used of the three. Ive been wanting someone to answer why in the world would they choose to report to 2 and not all three.? Anyone out there know.?
Also - when you take a hot shower, leave the bathroom door open to let the steam out into the house; and, if possible, put an old knee-high nylon over the dryer exhaust hose and redirect it to vent inside the house.
To make the house more comfortable while keepong the thermostat turned down, keep a pan of water simmering - the added humidity will lessen the feeling of coldness. Use a wide pan, such as a stew pot/dutch oven for maximum exposure. Be sure to watch it carefully to avoid accidents, and toss in a cinnamon stick or a winter-themed teabag to add an ticing fragrance to the steam.
During the housing boom, people were buying and flipping like crazy. Then it busted. The house across from me was bought and sold 3 times in 3 years. big profit but the last buyer got stuck with it and no one has live in it for over 7 years.
I found that a lot of people never open the window during the winter. I don't understand why. Fresh and humid air from outside gets warmer faster than the stale air that people are trying to keep in. Open the window and let the fresh air come in 15 minutes a day. You'll notice a major improvement in how fast the room gets warm. Plus, you lungs will thank you.
Also, I wear flats inside. I bought a pair of flat shoes in the summer and I only wear them inside the house, with socks on. I wish could wear wool socks, but they're too itchy and the moccasins that you find in stores are cheap made in China junk made from petrochemicals.
My entire body is cold when my feet are cold, so I always wear something with a solid sole inside.
Thank you for a very informative article! I'm a firefighter and a stay at home dad. I used to work construction on my days off until my son was born. I love staying home with him and I don't want to give that up. However, we miss the extra income I earned with my side job. I have a marketing degree and have been pondering different ways to stay home with my son and make a little extra money. I believe your book would guide me in the right direction. Thanks!
Remember to move! Get the blood pumping and improve circulation. Shovel, do the dishes, straighten up the house, do some stretching or cardio, make love, anything you want to get yourself moving.
If you are having one of those days that you can't seem to get warm, then take a nice hot bath. The water will warm you up instantly! And don't waste the warm water when you are done. Let it cool in the tub and release the rest of it's heat before sending it down the drain.
Long underwear, sweaters, and slippers are our friends! It is a lot easier to stay warm then it is to warm up once cold. Cooking at home heats the kitchen and saves money from not eating out! Hot tea, coffee, and soup are all warming and delicious.
Investing in good quality coats, gloves, boots, and hats will be an enormous help in staying warm all winter. And the quality ones usually last a lot longer then the cheap ones anyway...
And longer term, extra insulation around the house is always a good plan. Everyone always thinks of the attic (which is important) but remember that the walls and floors need insulation too! A programmable thermostat can save big money by only raising the heat during the afternoon and evening (aka when you will be there to enjoy it).
Good luck everyone! I hope that my advice helps.
I turn down the heat and bundle up...layers, layers, layers!
While some people use the crock pot in the winter, i will use the oven, it heats up the house quickly besides having a great meal.
What a great list.. just an FYI, with the goggle defogger make sure that the lens is tempered glass, not plastic lenses. The plastic lenses will scratch, I found out the hard way. lol
Dress in layers, with silky long johns under my jeans to keep warm & extra blankets on the bed at night to keep the heat low~ If the bed is cold, I turn on my heating pad under the blanket for a few minutes before getting in bed, then turn it off. It saves money and keeps the air from drying out with over use of heat!
You can use it to unclog a toilet sink or jut about n e drain just poor a can in let it set for a little while n presto working drains
When I am really cold, I go out and get in my car and turn the heat on really high. It is an intense concentrated heat that I can't achieve with the electric heat pump in my home.
Lacrosse balls are the best "doggie" balls! Tennis balls last less than a day with a larger dog, but other than losing a few - a lacrosse ball bounces, doesn't have parts to break off and basically lasts forever!
I wear a fleece scarf around the house. Just that bit of extra warmth around my neck keeps the chill away and keeps me from bumping up the thermostat.
I have a child who wears shorts to school every day and is never cold. For the rest of us, we wear sweaters and warm socks!
I often work at home and get cold sitting at a computer. In order to stay warm without pushing up the thermostat, I invested in a good pair of fingerless gloves to keep my hands warn when I type.
i bundle up and stay under the covers A LOT.
Ive had a secured card with Applied Bank for over a year now. It works fine, interest rate is very low 9% I believe, however they strangely only report to Transunion and Experian. They do not report to Equifax which is considered probably the most important and widely used of the three. Ive been wanting someone to answer why in the world would they choose to report to 2 and not all three.? Anyone out there know.?
Make sure I have socks on when I go to bed. It makes a big difference keeping me warm.
We turn the heat down in the house when we are not home
Also - when you take a hot shower, leave the bathroom door open to let the steam out into the house; and, if possible, put an old knee-high nylon over the dryer exhaust hose and redirect it to vent inside the house.
To make the house more comfortable while keepong the thermostat turned down, keep a pan of water simmering - the added humidity will lessen the feeling of coldness. Use a wide pan, such as a stew pot/dutch oven for maximum exposure. Be sure to watch it carefully to avoid accidents, and toss in a cinnamon stick or a winter-themed teabag to add an ticing fragrance to the steam.
During the housing boom, people were buying and flipping like crazy. Then it busted. The house across from me was bought and sold 3 times in 3 years. big profit but the last buyer got stuck with it and no one has live in it for over 7 years.
I live in AZ, so staying warm usually isn't a challenge! On the rare cool days, I put on a sweater.
I use a humidifier. Humid air holds more heat than dry air and can make a cold bedroom much toastier.
The Amazon self-gift card idea is perfect, thanks!! .15 minimum. That's where I wanted to spend the card anyway!
I found that a lot of people never open the window during the winter. I don't understand why. Fresh and humid air from outside gets warmer faster than the stale air that people are trying to keep in. Open the window and let the fresh air come in 15 minutes a day. You'll notice a major improvement in how fast the room gets warm. Plus, you lungs will thank you.
Also, I wear flats inside. I bought a pair of flat shoes in the summer and I only wear them inside the house, with socks on. I wish could wear wool socks, but they're too itchy and the moccasins that you find in stores are cheap made in China junk made from petrochemicals.
My entire body is cold when my feet are cold, so I always wear something with a solid sole inside.
We wear layers and make sure that our heater is in good running order every season before using it.
Wear a lot of layers of clothing. I also love vests which keep your arms a little less hot, but keep your chest extra warm.