{"id":2275,"date":"2021-10-20T12:08:13","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T10:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meridionalteam.com\/es\/?p=2275"},"modified":"2021-10-20T12:08:13","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T10:08:13","slug":"keep-warm-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meridionalteam.com\/en\/protegete-en-casa-del-frio\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter is coming: How to protect yourself from the cold at home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello and welcome to a new post on the blog of Southern.<\/a> When the temperature drops, most of us take refuge in our homes in search of warmth, but sometimes it\u2019s colder inside than it is outside. That\u2019s why we want to help you find out how to protect yourself from the cold at home, and make it a cosy and pleasant place to take shelter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it may seem a long way off to some, the cold weather is drawing ever closer, and we don\u2019t want it to catch us unawares. Just as we prepare our wardrobes for the change in temperature, we should do the same for our homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, we\u2019ve put together a list of tips to help you protect yourself from the cold \u2013 tips that are also affordable and won\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideas for keeping warm at home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Insulation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We need to bear in mind that windows and doors are key, and much of the warmth in the house tends to escape through them. How is this possible? Because of poor insulation. On cold days, we can go and check these areas and find that small draughts of cold air are seeping in here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid this problem, we can buy adhesive tape designed specifically for these surfaces and cover all the windows, doors or cracks in our home. This will help us keep the temperature inside our home warmer and thus protect ourselves from the cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The insulating tape won\u2019t cost us more than \u20ac10, so we\u2019re saving ourselves a tidy sum at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blinds, curtains, roller blinds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s move on to the windows. As you can see, this is one of the areas we need to pay the most attention to if we want to keep the cold out of the house. It\u2019s well known that more than 30% of heat escapes through here, which is why we want to make sure they\u2019re properly sealed at all costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Items such as shutters, curtains or blinds help to insulate us from the outside world. By covering the window completely, they ensure that some of the heat is retained inside the room and help to insulate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is very important that we close the curtains or blinds once the sun has set; this way, we can make the most of the sunlight, which will also help to raise the temperature in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This method is also inexpensive, as all houses come with shutters. This means we\u2019ll only need to buy the decorative element (curtain or blind).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carpets.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Some people might think that they merely serve a decorative purpose, but nothing could be further from the truth. Not only do they enhance the appearance of the area where they are located, they also provide insulation against the cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your home has underfloor heating, you might not realise it, but this area is one of the coldest in the house. For this reason, covering areas of your home with rugs will help not only to decorate it, but also to provide greater protection against the cold. If you\u2019re someone who likes walking around barefoot or has young children, this option will also spare you from the odd cold here and there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The price of rugs tends to vary depending on the material, the size and where you buy them. Of course, there are plenty of budget shops where you can buy a woollen rug for no more than \u20ac50, which is why we\u2019ve included this option on our list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In applications such as Pinterest<\/a>, you can find a wide range of rugs at different prices, as well as ideas on how to lay them out and a variety of shops where you can buy them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heating.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve chosen to leave this option until last as it\u2019s the least economical. Here at infocasa, we\u2019re going to provide you with a list of some options \u2013 some more affordable than others, but all equally valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is worth noting that, these days, most households have some form of heating system, but not everyone uses it because of the extra cost it adds to their bills. And, to make matters worse, we are currently facing a very difficult situation in the country due to the massive rise in electricity prices. This is one of the reasons why most people will be considering not using any kind of heating system this winter. That is why we want to help you change your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Below, we compare some of the best heating systems, based on their price and other features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n