7 Easy Ways To Prepare Your Home For Winter

Spring has just sprung which means that winter is only just around the corner. The cost of electricity and gas is only going up so we have compiled 7 easy and efficient ways to prepare your home for the cooler winter months.

These simple changes will have your home feeling cosier than ever without sending your bills through the roof.

Cosy Carpets
Window Coverings
Bed Linen
Insulation
Block the Draft
Rugs
Heat from Within

Cosy Carpets

Installing beautiful cosy carpet into your home and in particular, your bedroom is an eco friendly, long term solution to prepare for the cool months. Carpets provide warmth and insulation, helping to trap heat in the room and keep the floor (and therefore your feet!), warmer.

Wool carpet has great natural insulation properties which help to keep you warm as the temperature drops. 100% Wool Carpet can also absorb moisture which in turn helps to maintain a comfortable humidity level in your home. This is important in winter when heating systems can dry out the air.

At Mr Carpets, we have an extensive range of wool carpet on display in our Chatswood showroom.

Window Coverings

In winter, the best window covering are those that allow the natural heat and light from the sun in. So, when the winter sun is up high, make sure you open any blinds and shutters.

For cool nights, drapes or curtains provide an extra layer of warmth against the cold night air.

Curtains also protect against the harsh summer heat, making them the perfect all-round choice.

Bed Linen

We know, this one is self explanatory but it’s fact; good quality linen really does make a difference. The linen chosen for your bed has the ability to provide a good, vs great night’s sleep!

Flannel sheets are soft and warm, with a brushed texture that traps heat, making it one of the best choices for cooler nights.

Just like wool carpet, wool filled donnas help to regulate temperature, meaning it helps to keep you warm in winter and cooler in summer. As an added bonus, wool is also hypoallergenic.

For those extra cold nights, try layering with a flannel sheet combined with a thick woollen duvet.

Insulation

Home insulation will keep your home warm in winter and cooler in summer. Over 25% of an uninsulated home’s warmth is lost through the roof, making roof insulation a cost effective, long lasting investment.

Installing insulation in your floors, walls and ceiling can literally save you hundreds of dollars each year. An investment worth making.

Block The Draft

Literally – block the draft!! Purchasing a few door snakes for your front and back door will stop the flow of cooler air flowing through your house.

If heating your home, don’t forget to close the doors of the rooms you are not using or trying to heat. This will reduce the heating space, ensuring time efficiency and no lost heat.

There are a number of other simple changes you can make around your home to reduce the draft such as weather seal tape, door seals and chimney balloons.

Rugs

Choosing rugs to warm your house during winter has several practical benefits. Not only are they soft, luxurious and warm underfoot but they provide an extra layer of insulation. Floors can be cold, especially if you have hardwood, tiles or polished concrete flooring but rugs can help the space feel warmer and more comfortable.

An added benefit of rugs is that they are highly portable so you are able to move them to different rooms as needed. The best rugs for your cosy space include wool and shag rugs.

Heat From Within

Here at Mr Carpet, heating from within is one of our favourite parts of winter and the cooler weather. Heating from within is an obvious way to warm up. Some of our favourite winter drinks include hot chocolate, tea and mulled wine! Drink up!

7 Easy Ways To Prepare Your Home For Winter

Cosy Carpets

Window Coverings

Bed Linen

Insulation

Block The Draft

Rugs

Heat From Within

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