Tips from Cuddl Duds on ways to turn down the thermostat while staying cozy indoors.
New York, NY (PRWEB) November 24, 2009 -- As the weather outside turns frightful for much of the United States, there are some easy, low-cost things you can do to stay warm and cozy at home, while saving money by turning down the thermostat.
Tips from Cuddl Duds on ways to turn down the thermostat while staying cozy indoors:
1) Layer it On
One of best, most cost-efficient and eco-friendly ways to stay toasty warm is to wear a lightweight base layer underneath your clothing. Cuddl Duds, the country’s number one brand of warm underwear, offers a wide-range of modern, stylish options including silky soft bamboo and temperature-regulating performance fabrics. All of their garments are incredibly soft, and promise to take the chill off.
2) A Bottle to Bed
Using far less energy than an electric blanket or space heater, bringing a hot water bottle to bed can help you keep your body temperature warm on cold nights all winter long. It’s also great for warming your hands and feet while lounging about the house.
3) Seal it Up
Check your home for air leaks and drafts to make sure warm air isn’t escaping. Also, seal off any vents in unused rooms so you aren’t paying for heated air you aren’t using.
4) Let the Sun Shine In
Take advantage of the sun by making sure the window treatments are open on the side of the house where it’s shining… and close the ones on the opposite side. Follow the sun throughout the day, opening and closing accordingly to maximize the benefits from the sun, and minimizing heat loss.
5) Soups On
Drink warm beverages, broth and soups to elevate your body temperature. Also, baking things in the oven can help to heat the kitchen to help keep you warm.
6) Humidity Helps
Increase humidity in the air for more comfort (humidity holds heat and can raise the apparent temperature in your home a lot). Take a hot shower, use a humidifier, and keep a kettle boiling throughout the day.
7) Move it, Move it!
Not only will it help you stay in shape for when the weather finally defrosts, but it raises your body temperature and warms you from the inside out. A good workout produces body heat and the effects will last long after the session is over.
8) Fan Club
Most people know that heat rises, but a little secret is that turning on a ceiling fan can actually help to push that heat back down into the room. So the warm air heats your body, and not the air above your head.
ABOUT CUDDL DUDS
Cuddl Duds (www.cuddlduds.com) is the nation’s top-selling brand of warm underwear and a leader in fabric technology, innovation and quality. Each and every garment that Cuddl Duds brings to market has been thoughtfully-designed to underscore the Cuddl Duds promise... helping consumers feel good from the inside out.
Headquartered in New York City, Cuddl Duds is a wholly owned subsidiary of Komar. Established in 1908, Komar is a privately held intimate apparel company that markets and distributes women’s sleepwear, loungewear, bras and lingerie. Today Komar is a progressive company with a global sourcing network that includes factories in fourteen countries and state-of-the-art distribution facilities.
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