5 unusual ways to keep heat inside your home

Whether you want to cut down on your energy bills or just can’t seem to stay warm, retaining heat is incredibly important. If you’ve tried all the usual ways of insulating your home and it’s still not doing the trick, a more unusual method may be in order. Here, heating experts StovesAreUs share a few novel ways you can help keep the heat in this winter.

Bubble wrap windows

If you’ve had any recent deliveries, don’t throw away that bubble wrap just yet! Repurpose it as a low-cost and surprisingly effective insulator. Simply spray a mist of water on your window, press the bubble wrap against it, and secure it with double-sided tape. The trapped air bubbles act as an extra layer of insulation, preventing heat from escaping and cold air from entering.

Funky draught excluders

They may be quite an old-fashioned piece of home décor, but draught excluders can be very effective at retaining heat. Say goodbye to chilly draughts under your doors and get creative by crafting your own draught excluder snakes. Fill long socks or stockings with scrap fabric, wool, rice, or even sand, and place them along the bottom of draughty doors. They not only block the cold air but also add a unique touch to your interiors.

Close off rooms

This may not be the most exciting way to retain heat in your home, but it is great advice. By closing off rooms you don’t use very often, such as guest bedrooms or hobby rooms, you can focus your energy on rooms that do require heat. Ensure doors to unused rooms are closed, curtains are drawn, and draught excluders are in place to prevent any cold breezes from coming in through them. You should also seal rooms that are being heated in this way to prevent the heat from escaping.

Tin foil artwork

Turn your uninsulated walls into a work of art! Cover your walls with tin foil and paint over it for an intriguing and unusual visual effect. The foil reflects heat into the room while adding a contemporary touch to your interiors, and you can experiment with different paint colours to create your own unique masterpiece that you can swap out for a new design as you please. This can be a fun activity that keeps the kids entertained on cold days too.

Thermal curtains with a twist

Transform your ordinary thermal curtains into a fun DIY project. Sew or glue on small, heat-resistant pockets filled with hand warmers. As the curtains hang, the pockets release a consistent, gentle warmth for up to 12 hours, creating a cosy atmosphere in your living space. This also works for blankets and wall-hangings. Plus, when you need to go out, you’ll have warm hand warmers ready to use — perfect for those cold outdoor adventures!