{"id":452,"date":"2020-02-25T09:29:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T09:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/?p=452"},"modified":"2024-05-04T14:26:53","modified_gmt":"2024-05-04T14:26:53","slug":"easy-alternatives-to-make-your-house-warmer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/easy-alternatives-to-make-your-house-warmer\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Alternatives to Make Your House Warmer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:23px\">Is your heating system\nnot cut out for this chilling Indiana winter? If you are still not warm enough,\nconsider these simple and effective alternatives instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Drywall-Installation-Service-Indianapolis-IN.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Drywall Contractors \" class=\"wp-image-453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Drywall-Installation-Service-Indianapolis-IN.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Drywall-Installation-Service-Indianapolis-IN-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Drywall-Installation-Service-Indianapolis-IN-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indianapolis Drywall Contractors 317-269-7319<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Be Cozy\nWithout Central Heat<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Fireplace <\/strong>\u2013\nOne of the oldest ways to stay warm and one of the best.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Space Heaters<\/strong> \u2013 If using space heaters please be careful and make sure to turn off the unit when not being used.&nbsp; To maximize the effectiveness of the space heater, be sure to close doors or windows in the area being used.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Lights<\/strong> \u2013 Use Incandescent lights instead of LEDs and compact fluorescents because incandescent lights produce heat and LEDs and fluorescents produce very little heat.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Electric Blankets<\/strong> \u2013 More energy efficient than a space heater, and great for one or two people.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Sleeping Bags<\/strong> \u2013 These are meant for outdoor weather and some can be effective in minus 40 degrees.&nbsp; Hopefully your house will not get that cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Cozy Clothes<\/strong> \u2013 The best way to wear clothing to stay warm is to layer.&nbsp; Be sure not to wear so much clothing that it makes you sweat.&nbsp; Sweating in cold weather can lead to hypothermia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Warm Beverages<\/strong> \u2013 Warming yourself from the inside of your body can be very helpful at warming your core temperature.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Cooking<\/strong> \u2013 The heat created by baking or cooking will not only warm the air but also be able to dry it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Candles<\/strong> \u2013 Candles produce more heat than you would think but please be careful.&nbsp; Make sure all candles are blown out when the area is not in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Cuddling <\/strong>\u2013 Cuddle up to someone warm-blooded, whether a loved one or a pet. Body contact from will allow you to stay warm on cold nights or days.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Hair Dryer<\/strong> \u2013 For a quick warm up\u2026try turning on the blow dryer and dousing yourself with warm. Just be sure not to get too close or you can burn yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Curtains<\/strong> &#8211; Keep open during the day and closed at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Bushes and Trees<\/strong> \u2013 Trim up your bushes and trees so your house gets exposed to as much sun as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Rugs<\/strong> \u2013 Rugs allow for an additional layer of insulation, therefore keeping out extra chill.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Unused Rooms<\/strong> \u2013 Closing the door to unoccupied rooms will save heat, while also diverting heat dispersion to high traffic areas where heat is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Windows<\/strong> \u2013 Be sure there are no gaps in your window and sills in order to prevent drafts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Doors<\/strong> \u2013 Doors with gaps can allow a lot of warm air out and cold air in.&nbsp; Sealing doors will prevent this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2744 <strong>Insulation <\/strong>\u2013 Adding more insulation to your walls, attic, and closets can instantly increase your home\u2019s warmth factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Improve Your Home\u2019s Drywall Insulation in Indianapolis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Drywall by Renso at 317-269-7319<\/strong> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Indianapolis drywall (opens in a new tab)\">Indianapolis drywall<\/a> repair and installation service. We are experienced drywall contractors who offer a wide range of residential and commercial drywall service, including repair, replacement, installation, new home construction, metal stud framing, custom drywall texture, grid ceilings, and much more. Call 317-269-7319 to request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your heating system not cut out for this chilling Indiana winter? If you are still not warm enough, consider these simple and effective alternatives instead! How to Be Cozy Without Central Heat \u2744 Fireplace \u2013 One of the oldest &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/easy-alternatives-to-make-your-house-warmer\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":453,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,2],"tags":[215,214,14,211,213,27,212],"class_list":["post-452","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drywall-advice","category-drywall-service","tag-alternatives-to-central-heat","tag-cold-house-tips","tag-drywall-installation-indianapolis","tag-drywall-insulation-indianapolis","tag-im-too-cold-at-home","tag-indianapolis-drywall-contractors","tag-make-house-warmer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/452","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=452"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/452\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":646,"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/452\/revisions\/646"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/453"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=452"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=452"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=452"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}