Winter is coming

nine_tails · 8 Sep 2015 at 14:47

Literally. Currently we are living in a flat which is a joy to live in the summer but a nightmare in the winter. Its kind of overshadowed by tall structures on both sides , so does not get a great deal of direct sunlight. As my gf described it , its a bit like a cellar.

Even with the heating on , it still feel a bit morbid. Partly due to some seals around the doors are busted (which we will fix).

Are there any tips to overclock the heating in the house without breaking the bank?

Cheers!

Phate · 8 Sep 2015 at 14:48

Put a jumper on.

Rroff · 8 Sep 2015 at 14:49

Ground floor or off the ground?

Josh · 8 Sep 2015 at 14:49

Phate said:
Put a jumper on.

Whilst eating a vindaloo

nine_tails · 8 Sep 2015 at 14:50

Yep, that seem to be first course of action. We put a bunch of rugs down as well to make the floor feel less cold.

tom_e · 8 Sep 2015 at 14:50

Big fleecy blanket.

nine_tails · 8 Sep 2015 at 14:50

Rroff said:
Ground floor or off the ground?

Ground mate.

Rroff · 8 Sep 2015 at 14:52

I see you kind of got ahead of me - if its ground floor then rugs and possibly other ground based insulation can make a fair difference.

Phate · 8 Sep 2015 at 14:52

Joking aside my place used to be similar in the winter before it was rennovated and everything was insulated.

What you need is base layers! Get yourself some long johns, thermal socks, a base top to wear under your t-shirts etc

It'll make a big difference and is cheap to do.

Ilikeitblackplease · 8 Sep 2015 at 14:54

Apply Window Film

nine_tails said:
Literally. Currently we are living in a flat which is a joy to live in the summer but a nightmare in the winter. Its kind of overshadowed by tall structures on both sides , so does not get a great deal of direct sunlight. As my gf described it , its a bit like a cellar.

Even with the heating on , it still feel a bit morbid. Partly due to some seals around the doors are busted (which we will fix).

Are there any tips to overclock the heating in the house without breaking the bank?

Cheers!

Apply Window Film

chief barker · 8 Sep 2015 at 14:56

Emigrate to Syria?. Plenty of space there and the weather is lovely.

nine_tails · 8 Sep 2015 at 14:56

The Dread Pirate · 8 Sep 2015 at 15:04

Winter?!?!? this?!?!?! pah!!... Autumn has barely started and already we have one woofie complaining that it's too cold.

falipey · 8 Sep 2015 at 15:09

chief barker said:
Emigrate to Syria?. Plenty of space there and the weather is lovely.

Kabul is a sunny 26' today

Greebo · 8 Sep 2015 at 15:10

Dragonglass is what you need and lots of it.

Blackjack Davy · 8 Sep 2015 at 15:12

Phate said:
Joking aside my place used to be similar in the winter before it was rennovated and everything was insulated.

What you need is base layers! Get yourself some long johns, thermal socks, a base top to wear under your t-shirts etc

It'll make a big difference and is cheap to do.

Cover yourself in goose fat and sew yourself into your long johns, you'll be all set for winter. lol.

Phate · 8 Sep 2015 at 15:15

Blackjack Davy said:
Cover yourself in goose fat and sew yourself into your long johns, you'll be all set for winter. lol.

Don't be stupid.

The goose fat will blow his budget.

fatiain · 8 Sep 2015 at 15:17

Phate said:
Don't be stupid.

The goose fat will blow his budget.

Use lard.

Marmot · 8 Sep 2015 at 15:22

Wasn't there some way of using tea lights and convection to heat a room for pennies?

UTmaniac · 8 Sep 2015 at 15:26

Check if you qualify for free or reduced cost cavity wall insulation and loft insulation.

Winter is coming

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