Now that the colder season is upon us here in the greater Southwest Washington area, you may be wondering how you can keep your apartment warm without going over your utility budget. Here are some easy tricks for locking in the warmth in your Acero Jensen Park home.
Invest in a humidifier
Humid air makes your apartment feel warmer without cranking up the heat. As a bonus, you can add plants for more moisture, some of which help to purify the air!
Limit exhaust fan use
Shut fans off as quickly as possible to avoid pulling large amounts of warm air out of your apartment.
Use windows to your advantage
If it is sunny out, open your windows during the day to let the sunlight in so the sun can warm your apartment. There is also the option of investing in thermal curtains, or just thick curtains in general, that you should close at night in order to hold the heat in.
Keeping doors open vs. closed
Keep the bathroom door open when you shower! When you do this, warm, damp air is released into the rest of your apartment. When you aren’t showering though, shut the doors to unused rooms. The less rooms open, the more the heat will remain in the spaces you’re using.
Add some winter-friendly textiles
Load your apartment up with plenty of warm blankets and throw pillows, cover your floors with thick area rugs and change out your usual sheets for flannel sheets or even add an underblanket into your winter bedding mix.
Pop dinner in the oven
Put less stress on your heating and food budgets by skipping dinner out. Keep the oven door open when you finish cooking for a blast of warmth.
Keep drafts at bay
Place draft stoppers on sills! Even in buildings with energy-efficient windows, cold air can sometimes make it’s way in.
If you’re trying to stick to a budget, these tricks will definitely come in handy when trying to keep your Acero Jensen Park home warm and cozy this winter! If you have more suggestions on how to keep your apartment warm while on a budget, let us know in the comments.
