Keep your showers warm and short - no more than 4 minutes.
Thermal tops and leggings trap body heat. You can wear them under other clothes like t-shirts, jumpers and trackpants. Add socks and slippers to keep you warm around the house.
Use blankets, hot water bottles or heat packs for extra warmth.
Sometimes getting the blood pumping warms you up. If it’s a nice day, go for a walk or do some light exercise.
Split systems can be cost-effective heating if you use the right settings.
Draughts are gaps, usually around your doors and windows, that let in cold air. A door snake can seal draughts under doors or you can apply weather strips around window frames.
Several libraries in Victoria offer home energy saver toolkits or allow you to borrow thermal imaging cameras so you can find and fix where you’re losing heat in your home.
Up to 40% of your household heat can escape through your windows. Heavy or thick curtains create a dense barrier that keeps air from escaping. Look for “thermal insulated” curtains to block draughts and improve energy efficiency.
If you have hard flooring like tiles, concrete or hardwood, consider adding rugs to create an insulating layer on your flooring to reduce heat loss. Choose thick rugs and natural fibres like wool where possible, but anything will make a positive difference.
