ShareThisFree winter heating for your home
Even in the middle of winter, you still get quite a few days where the sun shines. I'm sure we can all remember those cold frosty mornings bathed in brilliant sunlight where everything seems so fresh and crisp. Well there's warmth there too believe it or not. Have you ever observed the cat curled up on the windowsill on mornings such as these? She knows best; you can always trust the cat to seek out all the warm spots in a house.
Many people take to shutting the blinds and closing the curtains during the winter because let's face it, there are quite a few dull and miserable days to be had and no one really wants to look at an overcast sky when it’s pouring down with rain outside. However, when those curtains are drawn and the sun does shine you are missing out on some potential free heating for your home. Yes, that's FREE heating!
Think about how a greenhouse works and how warm they are inside even in the winter when it is really cold. If you apply the same logic to your home and make sure the maximum amount of sunlight can get in through your windows (which should ideally be double glazed), then the room will soon begin to warm up with the mid-day sun without the need to turn the heating on.
You can save money on your winter fuel bill and more importantly the amount of energy your home consumes over the winter months is reduced. Another bonus is that the room is much brighter and inviting too. Try experimenting with the furniture by using dark and light surfaces to absorb and reflect this free energy.