Make your home feel warmer all winter without automatically turning up the thermostat. These simple cold-climate tips can help reduce drafts, make rooms more comfortable, and create a cozy home through the coldest months.
When winter temperatures really start dropping, the easiest way to make the house warmer is obvious:
Turn up the thermostat.
Unfortunately, your heating bill is also aware of this strategy. đ
The good news is that there are plenty of simple ways to make your home feel warmer without automatically reaching for the thermostat.
Continue reading “Easy Ways to Make Your Home Warmer Without Turning Up the Heat”Make your home feel warmer and more inviting all winter with simple ideas for cozy lighting, soft textures, natural touches, and everyday comfortâwithout buying a houseful of new decor.
When winter lasts for months, home needs to feel good.
Fortunately, making a house feel warm and inviting doesn’t require redecorating every room or buying a cart full of new things.
A few small changesâwarmer lighting, softer textures, natural elements and spaces designed for actually living inâcan make home feel considerably cozier when it’s cold and dark outside.
Keep snowy boots, wet mittens and bulky winter gear under control with simple entryway organization ideas designed for real northern wintersâeven if you don’t have a mudroom.
Winter entryways have a tough job.
They’re expected to handle snowy boots, wet mittens, bulky coats, hats, backpacks and everything else that comes through the doorâwhile somehow remaining a pleasant place to walk into.
The good news is that you don’t need a giant mudroom or custom built-ins. A few simple systems can make even a small entryway work much better through a long northern winter.
Continue reading “How to Organize a Winter Entryway: Practical Ideas for Snowy Homes”
