DA Baracus Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I have no radiators in my flat and only have an electric heater which guzzles the credit from the meter. With it getting colder, I'm looking to take steps to make the place more 'cold proof'. I've already duct taped over the seals in the windows in the living room (a ludicrous set of 4, one of which is a ridiculous window) and it's already made a bit of difference. These windows are where most of the heat is escaping. The curtains are set back from it, not helping matters. I plan to get some blankets and pin then over the windows. I also made a draught excluder using old football socks and magazines and use it at the front door. This seems to be making a bit of a difference too. Any other tips amidst the accusations of Dundee tinkery and general scaffiness? To compound matters, when I was seperating rubbish in to two bags (it was too big for one bag) I found a bag of crisps (open) that I put in there on Sunday and have just eaten a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Buy a jumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Also that last part's fucking gross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bairn Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Hot drinks and soup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarkko Wiss Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Stay in bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracowjambo Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Simple and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerTon Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I have no radiators in my flat and only have an electric heater which guzzles the credit from the meter. With it getting colder, I'm looking to take steps to make the place more 'cold proof'. I've already duct taped over the seals in the windows in the living room (a ludicrous set of 4, one of which is a ridiculous window) and it's already made a bit of difference. These windows are where most of the heat is escaping. The curtains are set back from it, not helping matters. I plan to get some blankets and pin then over the windows. I also made a draught excluder using old football socks and magazines and use it at the front door. This seems to be making a bit of a difference too. Any other tips amidst the accusations of Dundee tinkery and general scaffiness? To compound matters, when I was seperating rubbish in to two bags (it was too big for one bag) I found a bag of crisps (open) that I put in there on Sunday and have just eaten a few. Apart from changing the windows, I think what's on the link may be better than duct tape. http://www.amazon.co.uk/tesa-05432-Insulating-Windows-Transparent/dp/B0038JE7X6/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416941108&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=window+insualtion+film Edit to add: you could add some of this stuff before the above: http://www.amazon.co.uk/tesa-05393-Draught-Excluder-Profile/dp/B0024NKDFS/ref=pd_sim_diy_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=14Q783PYCF3HMM9Z6ZRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 christmas jumper and 2 pairs of socks are a must Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alert Mongoose Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Get pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1974h Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Get pissed. And light a fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracowjambo Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Problem solved. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The boatman Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Turn up the volume and roll dow...... Ah. I see your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Problem solved. It can't be that cold in her hoose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Move house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Jump up and down a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Wing Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Masturbate furiously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookies Love Me Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Ask the screw for another blanket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmothecat Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 After using the oven, open the oven door so the heat spreads around the kitchen. Never leave the kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 After using the oven, open the oven door so the heat spreads around the kitchen. Never leave the kitchen. We did that in my student flat once. Cost a fortune in gas canisters. There was a couch in the dining bit of the kitchen and it was still fucking freezing. Freezing, that is, until you stood up and then nearly passed out at the heat (this just in, heat rises). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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