{"id":8994,"date":"2016-11-10T09:29:30","date_gmt":"2016-11-10T09:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=8994"},"modified":"2018-02-15T10:07:12","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T10:07:12","slug":"8-super-ways-to-keep-your-home-nice-and-cozy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/8-super-ways-to-keep-your-home-nice-and-cozy\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Super Ways to Keep Your Home Nice and Cozy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>Winter can sometimes be frustrating if you don\u2019t have any idea on how to keep your <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01l0mw;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Home\" >home<\/a> warm and cozy. You need to put your creativity to test in order to avoid the bone-chilling temperatures that come with the dropping temperature. There are many effective tactics that you can implement in your home to curb the cold temperature that winter presents.<\/p>\n<p>We Spoke with Brian Hong from <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"houses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >house<\/a> buyers <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cashtodayhomebuyer.com\/\">Cashtodayhomebuyer<\/a> today to put together 8 super ways that you can implement to keep your home nice and cozy throughout the winter season.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h2>Convert the Heat from Your Dryer<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can make your home cozy by reusing heat from your dryer. Every time you operate your clothes dryer, it produces a large amount of heat. You can consider harnessing the heat from your dryer for making your home warm and cozy. You can get the best heat benefit from your energy use by purchasing a good tool for diverting the heat from your dryer. In this case, a dryer heat diverter can fit as an excellent tool.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h2>Regularly Replace Your Furnace Filters<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Did you know that you can receive higher efficiency from your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carrier.com\/residential\/en\/us\/hvac-101\/\">HVAC <\/a>system by changing your furnace filter on a regular basis? You can help keep your home warm and improve overall energy costs by purchasing a high-quality filter and replacing it regularly.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h2>Insulate Your Windows Using Bubble Wrap<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Bubble wrap is one of the best insulators but many people tend to ignore this fact. Keep your home nice and cozy this winter by lining any uninsulated windows using bubble wraps.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h2>Block Drafts<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can test and see if you\u2019ll feel even a slight draft by feeling below your exterior doors. In case, you feel the draft, then it is advisable to <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"City block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/city-block\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/city_block;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03sjz2;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/City_block\" >block<\/a> them with a rolled-up blanket or towel or by using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Best-Sellers-Home-Kitchen-Under-Door-Draft-Stoppers\/zgbs\/home-garden\/3291684011\">net-bought draft insulator<\/a>. This will help keep the cool air out by preventing the warm air in your house from escaping through the draft.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h2>Open Your Oven Door Every Time You Finish Baking<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can make your home warm by letting the warm air escape from your oven. It is advisable to open the door to your oven once you\u2019ve finished baking those Christmas dinner rolls or cookies.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h2>Reverse the Direction of Your Ceiling Fan<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is one of the easiest methods you can count on making your home cozy during winter. You can reverse your ceiling fan by flipping the switch on it to rotate in the opposite direction. This helps your home stay warmer while keeping the air flowing freely in your home. To make this idea work better, you can consider adjusting your fan\u2019s rotating pace to make it move at a low speed.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h2>Insulate Basement Windows<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Unlike other windows in your home, <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"cellar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/basement\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/basement;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.02q_2q;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Basement\" >basement<\/a> windows tend to be neglected and rarely replaced, insulated or maintained. A <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Land lot\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/land-lot\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/land_lot;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0gs32y;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Land_lot\" >lot<\/a> of cold air can escape into your home through the basement windows. You can make a huge difference in how much cold air enters your home by simply installing a sheet of insulation with Styrofoam backing.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>\n<h2>Build Your Own Space Heater<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can easily create a candle powered space heater by simply placing tea light candles in a cake pan and cover them with a terracotta pot. You can check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jwElWD_qqCc\">YouTube video<\/a> to get more detailed instructions on how to create a homemade space heater. It can significantly raise the temperature in your home from the heat it generates, hence making it feel cozy and warm.<\/p>\n<p>There you go&#8230; <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Use (law)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/use-law\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/use_law;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05r4j5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Use_(law)\" >Use<\/a> the above 8 super ideas that will transform your home into the best place to spend some quality time with your family members this winter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter can sometimes be frustrating if you don\u2019t have any idea on how to keep your home warm and cozy. 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