Creating a Warm Home for Christmas
With many homeowners inviting family members and friends into their humble abode for a festive feast, it's important that the guests are able to sit in a comfortable warm home. Heating bills however, are currently a cause for concern as the price of gas and electricity is causing many homeowners to go cold turkey with their central heating and switch the thermostat for an extra layer of clothing.
If you're entertaining this Christmas and are worrying about icicles hanging off your guests' noses then Designo Radiators are here to help with a few Christmas heating tips.
Provide Layers
Layering up is simply the best way of keeping warm without turning the heaters on. Guests very rarely bring adequate clothing to other people's houses and out of politeness, will most likely sit there until they turn blue before they ask you to turn your heating on. Provide your guests with dressing gowns, cardigans and fleeces to ensure they're warm enough. For guests who are staying overnight, you could even provide them with slippers (cold feet are rather unpleasant) this is a particularly a good idea if you have wooden or laminate flooring as they can be incredibly cold underfoot.
Upgrade your Radiators
Newer radiator models have a higher heat output, which means more heat without turning the thermostat any higher. New, designer radiators are ideal for modern homes too, as their appearance doesn't hinder the room like older models. Heated towel rails can also help to keep bathrooms and towels warm, perfect for when your guests want to freshen up in the morning.
Entertain in your Kitchen
If you're lucky enough to be blessed with ample space in your kitchen then you could use it as a room for entertaining. If you're cooking a meal for your guests then your culinary skills could actually save you money on your heating bill. Make sure you keep all your guests in the kitchen whilst cooking the food, the oven can help to provide heat for your guests, allowing you to lower your thermostat or turn it off entirely. To keep your guests in the kitchen, make sure you have nibbles and drinks at the ready in there and you'll have more trouble trying to get rid of them!
Christmas is an expensive time for many families who may worry about their financial situation. Entertaining guests can also be rather costly once you've bought food and drinks, so saving money on the heating can be a great helping hand. You could always make your guests a hot toddy too though, which definitely won't receive a frost reception!
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Written by Stephanie Staszko on behalf of Designo Radiators designer radiators http://www.designoradiators.com/ you can view the original post here http://www.designoradiators.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/creating-a-warm-home-for-christmas/
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