Monica Torres is a senior work/life reporter for HuffPost who writes about the workplace, career anxieties and general lifestyle topics. She is a 2016 member of Poynter's Diversity in Digital Leadership class. She is based in New York.
No one wants a chilly home in the winter. Here's how to make sure you're not letting in unwanted drafts of air.
maybe we adjust to: During summer, people run their cooling systems and some people might “close , so it’s not as cold in the room, and then just forget about it,” said Shanika Whitehurst, associate director of product sustainability, research and testing at Consumer Reports. “And then they’re like, ‘Why is this room so cold?’”Your radiator isn’t working properly — or it’s blocked.Radiators are supposed to quickly heat up your home.
Additionally, is your sofa or lounge chair directly in front of your radiator? Consider giving your radiator some space, because your furniture could be absorbing the heat meant for the rest of the room, Whitehurst said.Furnaces are one of the most common heating systems. If you have one, it’s probably in a utility closet or a basement. They work by distributing warm air throughout your home ― but if a furnace’s filter is clogged with dirt or debris, it may not work properly.
Keep your curtains or blinds open during the day and close them at night, she said. And if you can, avoid planting evergreen trees south of your home, since they can block out the sunlight.Rugs make your home cozier and warmer --especially if you live on the basement floor.If going barefoot inside feels like walking on ice, you might be suffering from poor insulation. Because heat rises, people who live on lower levels are particularly prone to having chilly floors.
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