C&G's Guide to Keeping Your Home Warm This Winter

We’re just over the halfway mark of another Melbourne winter, and it’s feeling colder than ever! Melbournians are used to rugging up in front of the heater or fireplace during the colder months, but there are lots of other practical and energy efficient ways to keep you and your family warm at home. In this C&G Blog, we’ve rounded up the best tips and tricks to help keep your family nice and toasty this winter.

Winter gadgets

From heated blankets to heated computer mice (yes, they’re real!), there are countless high-tech gadgets on the market to keep you warm this winter. Check out C&G’s blog on the must-have winter gadgets of 2021 here.

Insulate your ceiling, walls & floors

Insulating your home is the most cost-effective way to control temperature. The biggest upside is that it’s beneficial all year around, keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer! Ideally, to keep a house sealed, you should aim to have the whole area insulated, but if you don’t have the resources to insulate the whole house be sure to proritise the ceiling first, then the walls, then the floors. For DIY insulation tips, visit Bunnings.

Cover cold floor surfaces with rugs

Hardwood floors and tiles are not only chilly on your feet in winter; they don't help hold in any heat. Just looking at them can make you feel cold! Lay down a rug over your floors during colder months to help warm up the whole house and keep your toes toasty. Plus, if you’re in a rental property, they’re an easy way to brighten up any room, and they’ll also protect your floors from damage. Find tips to choosing the right rug for your home here.

Create the right airflow

One of the easiest ways to warm up your home is to make sure nothing is blocking the flow of hot air in your home. Make sure nothing is obstructing the air from your heating system, like your couch or even your wet laundry, as this will restrict the amount of airflow in your home. Another simple tip is to make sure that you keep all of the doors and windows closed when you’re running your heater, and make sure you’re only heating the rooms that you’re using!

Use curtains to contain heat

Up to 40% of heating energy can be lost through windows, so pull the curtains closed to keep the warmth in. For maximum insulation, adding a pelmet will stop the warm air escaping through the top of the windows.