{"id":144281,"date":"2023-10-19T14:10:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T14:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/?p=144281"},"modified":"2023-10-19T14:10:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T14:10:31","slug":"im-a-heating-expert-five-simple-tips-to-keep-you-warm-at-night-including-why-your-furniture-might-need-rearranging-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/fashion\/im-a-heating-expert-five-simple-tips-to-keep-you-warm-at-night-including-why-your-furniture-might-need-rearranging-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019m a heating expert \u2013 five simple tips to keep you warm at night, including why your furniture might need rearranging | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
WITH the colder weather well and truly here, it\u2019s time to start thinking about ways to keep toasty over the winter months.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n And with the heating bills still so much higher than usual, most of us will warn to avoid simply cranking up the thermostat whenever it\u2019s a bit chilly.\u00a0<\/p>\n So energy experts at the home-shopping website Studio have shared five simple tips to help you save energy while still staying warm at night.\u00a0<\/p>\n Their first recommendation is to \u201crearrange your furniture\u201d, because the layout of your room can hugely impact your sleep.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cMake sure your bed is positioned away from windows and doors to avoid any drought,\u201d they say.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cYou also want your bed to be as close to the room\u2019s radiator as possible without obstructing it, as this will impact the overall temperature of the room.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAllow enough space for the radiator\u2019s heat to circulate so that the entire bedroom is nice<\/span> and toasty at night,\u201d they add.\u00a0<\/p>\n The second tip is to opt for a \u201cwarm but versatile\u201d duvet, with the home whizzes pointing out that the thickest one isn\u2019t necessarily the best option.<\/p>\n Rather than opting for a 15-tog duvet \u2013 the heaviest available \u2013 they say you\u2019re better to pick one between 10.5 to 12.5, which is a happy medium and appropriate for \u201cboth the coldest and the mildest of nights throughout the season\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n Their third piece of advice is to opt for flannel or fleece bedding, which is the warmest material to keep you snuggly even in the coldest weather.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThese thick alternatives are effective insulators, and not to mention cost, keeping you warm and comfortable,\u201d they add.\u00a0<\/p>\n Their fourth tip-bit is that you ought to try an electric or weighted blanket, which are a perfect energy-efficient way to keep cosy.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAn electric blanket is significantly cheaper to run than keeping your central heating on,\u201d the experts say, \u201cwhich runs up the electric bill by heating rooms not in use overnight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cMany electric blankets also come with self-timers, so you can set them to be on for just an hour or two while you drift off.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n The fifth thing recommendation is to reseal your windows at some point over the next<\/span> few weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cUsing a silicone-based caulk or sealant,\u201d they explain, \u201cyou can reseal your windows yourself and save cash on hiring a professional to boot.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n This should stave off any draughts of pesky condensation that could be causing a chill throughout the night.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fabulous will pay for your exclusive stories. Just email: fabulousdigital@the-sun.co.uk and pop EXCLUSIVE in the subject line<\/strong><\/p>\n
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