Winter Home Hacks Everyone Should Know

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Winter has its perks...but let's not forget that it gets COLD. These Winter Home Hacks will help you keep warm in your home all winter long. So use these life hacks for winter to stay warm, combat the cold, prevent dry skin, and keep your house cozy all winter long. Whether you're looking for tips on buying the right space heater, want to learn how to make a free draft stopper for your door, or want to learn tricks for keeping the cold out, you'll like these cold weather life hacks for your home.
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@ewhitmo1 6 жыл бұрын

In addition to closing the blinds having some thick curtains to close really helps keep the heat in too

@lukei6255 6 жыл бұрын

Elya Hartley double glazing is better. Remember if you draw your curtains it will get dark and you will need to use the light = electricity...

@gaylenewood7707 5 жыл бұрын

Elya Hartley Well if you got old blankets your not gonna use anymore you can use those for heavy curtains as well.

@purplephoenix4969 2 жыл бұрын

@@lukei6255 true, but most people have LED light bulbs now. Putting a lamp on for a couple of extra hours will cost a lot less than putting heating on for the same amount of time.

@marklittler784 2 жыл бұрын

@@purplephoenix4969 Yeah and usually you shut your curtains three or four hours sooner in winter anyways as well as lighting being cheaper like you said. 👍👍👍

@katherinerobison5727 6 жыл бұрын

That draft stopper, tho. I swear she has the most actually useful diy

@carolecook1116 6 жыл бұрын

Katherine Robison ~ "The draft stopper, tho"👍exactly. And yes, she's amazingly helpful. Every one an "I'm going to do that!"

@mysilentprayersalways1913 4 жыл бұрын

I am 57 years young and have been doing the draft stopper thing for years.

@janethawthorne1768 3 жыл бұрын

Most definitely COFFEE 😄

@linusboden7050 3 жыл бұрын

You should not do that. Unless you have good knowlage about your houses ventilation.. which i guess its safe to assume that you dont if you walk around with a candle and stop every place with a draft. If you think the draft is too big or there is a place where you have an obvious amount of over-flowing air, or you just want to stop the draft.Then you might wanna check that with a educated consultant. That is what i do for a living, it is very good to look at thermal protection vs. thermal storage, where you want a good balance, and if you just clogg up the entire houses ventilation you will soon have problems with condensation, mould, damaged walls, lingering odours etc.. The absolute majority of buildings are not brand new, and still today this is a very common form of ventilation althought well funded new houses (and appartments ofc) will not use this ventilation. But the gaps under the doors are placed there intentionally, this is so that basically your ventilation works by the air in the building getting warm and less dense/expanding. It will raise upwards in the building and as it does, the volume that it displaces is filled with new air that basically "automatically sucked" in through these gaps at the bottoms. (english is not my native language so sorry about any spelling or gramatical errors :)

@hope9672 3 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say the same thing ❤

@denisemarie6131 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. I will have to say that a bug in a rug is most likely very snug. AND that's why vacuum cleaners need stronger suction these days because those bugs can really hang in there! KEEP COZY!

@notconvincedgranny6573 6 жыл бұрын

The cardboard tubes tend to bend and collapse - skinny pool noodles work too.

@radianceworldwide. 5 жыл бұрын

Yes honey!!!!🤗 I just did the layer thing last night and I already said I'm going to do the two heating blankets for the winter months!!! If I'm feeling creative I may try some of the other hacks later thanks so much!

@beckywatts502 6 жыл бұрын

Your fur baby is so pretty and sweet!!!!!

@StitchesbySharonH 6 жыл бұрын

New subscriber and retired teacher here! I can’t believe you said transpiration!!! I hope all my former students thought of me, lol!!! Your dog is adorable!! Love the great tips and tricks! 💜

@HS-bk1qk 5 жыл бұрын

That would require your students to be watching this video too lol

@chrxme9075 4 жыл бұрын

Omg is this you Mrs.H!!!?? No way I can't believe I found you in the comment section!!!

@galaxystarz2606 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrxme9075 your teacher would not like the word uh f***

@juliesunshine9000 5 жыл бұрын

We love to wear scarfs alot in my family. People wouldn't believe how much warmer their whole body would be keeping those 2 main blood vessels covered. It's amazing... In the home and outside.

@wcmom43204 6 жыл бұрын

In reference to the space heater make sure to buy one that heats the size of your room correctly. If your room is 10 by 20 don't get one that heats 10 by 10, the smaller one is cheaper but it will run twice as long to try to heat a larger room and in the long run cost you more

@stevenpotter8228 3 жыл бұрын

Not true most space heaters are the same wattage

@rosewegner9088 3 жыл бұрын

@Ramon-lp8fp 2 жыл бұрын

Put a box fan in front of any heater and it will increase the heating capabilities

@shieh.4743 Жыл бұрын

I live in a place that is regularly -30 between December and March. I agree with all of these things. Also, very warm socks and tea is massively important. I also hang up a sweater next to my bed for waking in the night as I turn the heat down to 15 overnight (I find that very cool)

@PiperAddy 5 жыл бұрын

Just came across this and put a pot of water with lemon and grapefruit oils on my stove to humidify! Love this tip

@HStylesP 2 жыл бұрын

That is the most subtle mic drop moment of the ending of a KZfaq video I’ve ever seen. A DIY draft stopper with actual stuff I always have at my house. Wow

@karonmcgregor4753 Жыл бұрын

Would love it if you could do a 2022 version due to the high energy costs everyone will be experiencing this winter. People will be frugal with their electricity usage this year. Thanks.

@beth8775 6 жыл бұрын

Another way to help with humidity - drying your clothes on a drying rack. You can tumble them on the air setting for a few minutes after so they feel softer. This can also save quite a bit on electricity.

@carolecook1116 6 жыл бұрын

Bethany Lade~ Hey, that's a 👍💡.

@babydonnaP 6 жыл бұрын

Bethany Lade I dry most of the thick clothes (jeans, jumpers, tracksuit bottoms etc) on the radiators, saves a lot on electric bills from not using the tumble dryer as much. But all that damp air needs to go somewhere, it usually finds the coldest wall or window so always make sure there's a window open to let the damp escape or you could end up with mould growth from all that condensation.

@beth8775 6 жыл бұрын

Donna Our air gets so dry, we really don't have that problem, but I can see how a lot of homes would.

@babydonnaP 6 жыл бұрын

Bethany Lade yeah especially here in the UK the air is damp most times of the year.

@gaylenewood7707 5 жыл бұрын

Bethany Lade Or stay in the laundry room while the dryer is running.

@OriginalAcefanatic 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, I love the idea of warming your clothes with the blanket!! BRILLIANT!!

@sarahseguin4199 6 жыл бұрын

DIY draft stopper. Omg. Genius!

@carolecook1116 6 жыл бұрын

Sarah Seguin~ I know! I was glued when saw it. Whaat?❤

@KhushMarwadi 4 жыл бұрын

Actually copied from 5 minute crafts 😅

@M.Happie 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video, Loved all your ideas. If I could suggest one thing, it would be to stuff the wrapping paper rolls with newspaper. This will stop ALL drafts and any cold from completely creeping in. Hope that helps.

@HS-bk1qk 5 жыл бұрын

And then staple fabric around two of them parallel to the other, with a space in between the width of the door thickness. Then Velcro that sucker into place so it moves with the door.

@Ruocca 6 жыл бұрын

The draft door stopper is genius!

@sneffie 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I need to try the electric blanket thing on our sofa. It's leather and freezing when you go to sit and chill.

@nathanielhoy96 3 жыл бұрын

Idk if it's different but in the US, but in the UK it's sooooo expensive to use electric heating like space heaters and electric blankets. If you've got gas central heating you're probs better off using the thermostat to kick the heating up but adjust the radiators so rooms you don't use as often down low and keeping doors closed between rooms. Also making sure the thermostat is in a decent position in the house so it shuts the heater off appropriately.

@deniecedonnafield1460 6 жыл бұрын

We use electric oil radiators ~ they make her home so warm that we have to turn the air conditioning on at the same time! Plus our animals can touch it and it doesn't burn them ~ I put my clothes on them ~ I get toasty and warm ~ I've even had plastic bags on them by accident and they haven't burnt! One of the best electric heaters I've ever known! Plus our electric bill is a lot cheaper! A lot cheaper than those space heaters!

@cadiz4035 6 жыл бұрын

I think we all were hoping you would pet your adorable dog lol

@HS-bk1qk 5 жыл бұрын

Girl! Those wrists... They need to stay covered too. Looking at those rolled up sleeves lowered my body temp by like 3 degrees.

@Ramon-lp8fp 2 жыл бұрын

If you put a box fan in front or behind a heater that will keep the room faster and more efficiently.. if you have a small heater in your room is not heating up quickly and you have a spare box fan around, try it out .it will work

@blove2023 6 жыл бұрын

I love the door stop thing

@gdbro3842 3 жыл бұрын

If it’s very cold in the morning I set all my clothing before I get dressed and it feels fantastic

@korinneguthrie 6 жыл бұрын

That draft door stopper.... GENIUS!!!!!

@carolecook1116 6 жыл бұрын

Korinne Guthrie~ everyone grabbin' ✂, pantyhose &🎁wrap tubes & runnin' with it ...just kiddin' don't run with ✂😒

@Joy.Elizabeth 6 жыл бұрын

Great ideas!! Such an easy n smart diy w that draft stopper!

@carolecook1116 6 жыл бұрын

Joy Elizabeth~ right?! ✂+ pantyhose+tubes= warm

@Das801E 3 жыл бұрын

Thx great hints...this is my 3 yr kiving in an rv..and I learn new tips and also remind me of tips I had for gotten..But for rv main entry door what do you recommend for it..I loose air and gain cool air all around. I hand thick blankets but it looks tackie... Also for tiny exterior doors that ledinside.........help

@natmarie7088 4 жыл бұрын

My husband and I may be moving to northern Minnesota soon, thank you for the tips! We’re going to need them.

@junebug8882 Жыл бұрын

Always say a snow bunny can keep you warm at night too😘 2022... Yesss

@junebug8882 Жыл бұрын

Turn pink baby... it's warm already.. lol..

@chrisl.9942 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! We already do a lot of these. My mom always kept a pan of water simmering on the stove in the winter.

@mspixiedust100 6 жыл бұрын

Space heaters are not cheap to run.

@gaylenewood7707 5 жыл бұрын

mspixiedust100 Ain't that the truth..

@technologyguy101 5 жыл бұрын

Like 20 cents per hour. Doesnt break my bank

@ADEehrh 5 жыл бұрын

The oil filled ones are.

@technologyguy101 5 жыл бұрын

@@ADEehrh oil filled heaters are cheaper to run then fan heaters

@mikelitorisstanks2285 5 жыл бұрын

They are quite cheaper than gas when I moved into my house at the beginning of winter last year I had to replace gas lines and therefore i went an entire month running on just space heaters it was quite cheap compared to my gas bill we're talking like $75 savings at least the oil ones are cheaper and better at heating a room than the fan ones but I was running 3 of all different kinds

@itsmesteve1081 4 жыл бұрын

My bedroom is very cold because my mom doesn't want to use the heater. When she does use the heater she turns it all the way up to 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit. One time it was at 90 degrees and it was so hot. When she does this I have to open the window in my bedroom a little to counterbalance the heat from the heater. Its either 90 degrees in the house or just so cold it's probably 60-70 degrees (at least in my room). I can't go outside because my mom is threatening to kick me out. I'm looking for a job so I can leave asap.

@manuelmolina5368 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the helpful tips. ☺👍

@Losttoanyreason 6 жыл бұрын

Space heaters are pretty expensive to run. Love your doggie. Very pretty. I like the makeshift draft stoppers. I've seen them made with pool noodles but never thought of using wrapping paper tubes. Should end up with lots of empty ones this time of year.

@karadecker8764 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, space heater had me stop and wonder if I should bother watching the rest. Unless your whole-home heat is electric, a space heater is likely bad news.

@joannesabourin1108 6 жыл бұрын

I just love your hacks; they actually work :)

@Hangland29 5 жыл бұрын

Love the humidifier and draft stopper ideas!

@myjoysunshine 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love your dog!

@kal7989 6 жыл бұрын

Love this video great tips!💗

@catannartakamsloehr7278 6 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions!!

@christinerichards4302 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and your great personality. You are so funny. Keep those videos coming, I really enjoy them

@harrisonpamela40 6 жыл бұрын

I ❤️your ideas!!!!

@catrinacraft 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TheTayflashyo 6 жыл бұрын

Omfg...... i laughed waaaaaaayyyyyyy harder than i should have when she asked if a bug in the rug would really be snug 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 So gooooooood

@stoner-granny 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you petals. You have helped me about £5. A week on my gas and about the same on Electric. Well done 👍 I hope you have a lovely Christmas 🎄❤

@wendykay3195 5 жыл бұрын

thank you

@MichaelJackson19447 2 жыл бұрын

Ur a hero my house mates always turn the heater off such a nightmare

@Imamanoor22 6 жыл бұрын

Just found this channel and your content is soooooo good! Omg

@meemawdiana5102 6 жыл бұрын

Can I just say I absolutely love you!!! Not only are you crafty as hell I just love your personality!!! Hope u had a great Thanksgiving!!! 💕💕💕💕

@thatpracticalmom 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@JustJoeTravel 2 жыл бұрын

When you've finished cooking with the oven leave it open after you turn it off to release the heat into your kitchen.

@cameronmitchell694 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@beaulieuc8910 2 жыл бұрын

I wear a hat inside in the evenings, I use two terracotta pots with candles underneath to keep warm (I am child and pet free). I do use hotwater bottles and a sleeping bag in my bed. I use solar camping lanterns inside the house and motion sensor lights. You can use bubble wrap for windows. Also you can get portable solar generators though they are a bit expensive at the moment. You can also get portable candle lanterns that also heat the room and are much safer. It is ok to wear socks in bed. I have a shagpile carpet and it really helps keep the room warm, a cosy floor is nice

@alisonnorcross951 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas

@OneTrueWord1988 5 жыл бұрын

The draft stopper hack is amazing! Thanks so much!!

@marklittler784 2 жыл бұрын

Curtains across doorways help stop the loss of heat from that room when entering or leaving.

@violetl.4615 Жыл бұрын

Any ideas on DEHUMIDIFING during winter when it is damp and cold?

@funtyme2348 6 жыл бұрын

draft idea, GREAT!! the other ideas were good but the draft was the absolute BEST.

@dreafar4137 6 жыл бұрын

I love her voice 😍 its so soothing.

@justinewhite-hadley3138 6 жыл бұрын

These are great thank you! And I Love your Pooch! :)

@rainbowcitizen4897 5 жыл бұрын

Try big bubble wrap on windows. Helps out so much. Easy installation. Just spray bubble side and put it on the windows. Sun still gets in. Oh and I do have shades and always put up warm drapes panels on the windows for extra night time warmth. Cuts the heat bill down

@JamesoftheHeislerfamily 2 жыл бұрын

A large crock pot also helps heat the house. It is a thermal mass. Just keep it full of water and cool it off before adding more.

@SFFogWalker 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are incredibly helpful, thank you!!! Also, as an animal lover I really love the fact that you include your dog, a great feel-good moment.

@William.Shakespeare 5 жыл бұрын

you need quarter round on your trim , it is clear you once had carpet and switched to much worse floating floor . adding quarter round to the massive gap you have under your trim will help a lot with drafts.

@484reeree 6 жыл бұрын

It’s super expensive to run a space heater, so because my house is small I actually find it’s cheaper to just turn up the furnace

@AngelWalker 6 жыл бұрын

Those are really good tips, thank you for sharing!

@khalidhasan4461 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@michaelmaloney965 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this , now let's have that coffee!

@irmacruz7771 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips thank you!

@LisaDeeCanada 6 жыл бұрын

some good tips!

@NB-sv4ss Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't recommend sealing the gap underneath your interior door's. They're there for ventilation purposes. Closing that gap can have a negative effect on your home ventilation depending on how your home is designed.

@user-qv1kq2oh2d 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so so much ❤️❤️❤️

@palmontevargas2490 3 жыл бұрын

Snug as a bug in a rug bugs hide in rugs and create mini house a inside the rug where they live and sleep

@deerinheadlights9784 2 жыл бұрын

Any suggestion for a radiator that is way too hot? I can’t sleep and sweat all day and night. I don’t really have much control over it the temperature it is or whether it’s on or not. Just if I want it even hotter then hot or just really hot.

@KristenL 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! These were all super creative and helpful!

@Tayamiz 4 жыл бұрын

Honey, what you just wore for winter, is what i wear in spring! I wear an undershirt with straps, then a high neck fitting wool shirt, then whatever is the "main" presentable also wool shirt.. Sometimes i end up wearing a robe above all that and wandering like a lost blancket 😂

@Mapa830 Жыл бұрын

You had me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@3554ELM 6 жыл бұрын

Simply brilliant! Keep up the good work.

@chrisrose5740 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous!!! Thank you

@DanayaAzure 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you These are some phenomenal tips

@timespace8753 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Жыл бұрын

I love summer

@agds91078 3 жыл бұрын

I’m snug as a Pug in a rug lol...like my pug Sadie who is wrapped up in her little blanket

@momnmebeauty5706 6 жыл бұрын

That DIY draft stopper was really clever!Thanks!

@patrickrhodes8046 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the tips :)

@charleneoneill4729 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video

@julielannin5201 6 жыл бұрын

FASCINATING STUFF! YOU ARE SO SMART!

@plumbervslife4812 4 жыл бұрын

Walk around when you can find good wind in the air LOL

@Focused-ni9qh 5 жыл бұрын

Draft stopper! Yes now I can toke it up!!

@elainegoad2111 4 жыл бұрын

Don't heat rooms you're not using or use very little by closing vents or covering vents. Using an electric stove uses a LOT of power wattage so maybe a crock pot with water for humidity would save on electric usage or even getting a humidifier or oil dispenser (one that uses cheap candles instead of electricity. Good video !

@violetl.4615 Жыл бұрын

Not heating rooms can be problematic because it draws moisture to the walls and stuff and grows black mould. I shut off the heating at night at my rental place (an old house that has not been renovated) to save $$ and I woke up to condensation on all the large windows. Even though i wiped them off the windows, there was still moisture in the walls that grew black mould :((