Heat the person not the room. How to keep warm all winter, using 7 watts of power.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

*The 7 watt heater is a reptile heat pad, or vivarium heat pad*

[@RodgerMudd]

I will get one when I regress to a reptile.

[@TrishTruitt]

You might consider opening an Amazon affiliate acct and putting a link here for these heating pads.

[@christinesuazo6966]

How can I get them ?😊

[@AmadeuShinChan]

Keep kidney-area and feet warm…

[@Gaming.Vids1]

Is there a particular heating pad model you or anyone else can recommend? Got a link to one please?

[@daphneraven6745]

I was discussing the situation that happened in Texas a couple of years ago, with a woman who was part of an organization which volunteered to go down and help out. These people are next level brilliant. The two best suggestions that this woman offered, (which blew mine out of the water, quite frankly) lay in the emergency preparedness Supplies with which they arrived in Texas: They packed rolls of Tyvek wrap for houses. And they wrapped houses in it. Inexpensive yet effective. It made a huge difference within a few minutes. Her second suggestion was in something that she called “treated straw”. A bale of straw is an inexpensive item, and can be composted in the garden afterwards. Basically, straw is brought inside the house and treated, and it will emit heat for days on end. Look it up, as it will change your life and provide you with some really awesome compost for spring. No waste. That being said, in my culture, in the days of poor insulation, once clothes were too old and warm to be passed around to any more relatives, they were cut into strips and hooked into rugs. These rugs were beautiful, and or mounted onto rods which were put on the walls. They did a beautiful job blocking drafts. Surprising amount of draft off and comes through electrical outlets and switches. Consider putting some tape over the ones that you’re not having to use very actively most of the time. Sheepskin insoles are a good idea, but really you want to make sure that your shoes are a fill size bigger, Because it’s in having the air around your feet warm that you stay warm. No matter how warm the insoles are, if your shoes are close fit, there will not be room for circulation. A less expensive idea is to Making souls out of thin sheets of foam insulation such a Styrofoam, which can be cut from packaging in which electronics is shipped. A person could also go out and buy one of those inexpensive solar shields meant to fit inside the windshield of a vehicle; there are numerous uses for one of these, one of which could be cutting out insoles for your footwear. A layer of bubble wrap inside the window frame, will allow heat and light to penetrate while insulating the window. Closing the heavy drapes when you can’t feel the warmth radiating in through the window, will seal in the war that is already in the room. If you’re concerned about pipes freezing, adjust the float on the tank in the toilet, so that there was always a tiny steady trickle of water, to keep The pipes from freezing. You could also turn on a tap in the house, and leave it running on a very low trickle, but the advantage of having one of the toilets running is that the sound it makes gives you an auditory cue all the time that it’s working, in case you’re a person who would worry about that. If you have a basement, you have an advantage. Because the truth is, everything above ground can freeze. But everything underground, stays at 6-8°C, so even though that’s not hot, you have a big advantage there, because there is no risk of freezing. So right away, you go from keeping things from freezing to just warming things up a little more. That’s a huge difference. If you live in an area where things are likely to freeze solidly, you probably know exactly what to do already, but if not, fill some large containers such as 5 gallon buckets (or whatever size you can physically manage), and put them downstairs in the area that will not freeze. It will be important to put them up on a wooden platform or something to keep them 5” off the floor, as a plastic bucket, food grade and all, will absorb odours that the floor emits. Many people will add standard amount of bleach per gallon, when they store that water up. Chlorine evaporates out of water when it’s uncovered, so when you’re ready to use it, if you leave the container open overnight that will take care of that issue. Pick one small downstairs room, or if you don’t have a basement, she was one on the side of the house that gets the most heat and light during the day. Make sure that it has a door and that you insulated your windows in that room. Make and sew simple Japanese tabs along one edge of the quilts that are not going on your bed. At the same time, prepare your walls by adding hardware to hold curtain rods, So that when things get cold, you can take your quilts, slide them on a curtain rod, and hang them on the walls to insulate the room that you’ll be heating for your family. In the place where I live, we expect to lose the power for long periods of time in the winter. Most people have some arrangement made for heating because of this. One of the things that we do as a rule, as we have a box in the room in the basement that we can heat. In that box, old-fashioned heavy flannel pyjamas or nighties, Extra bedding for everybody in the family, and very often the couches in that room are fold-out beds; because in our neck of the woods people do freeze to death, despite excellent insulation, if careful thought does not go into heating, no matter how conservative. If you don’t have fold out couches that you can put in your room that you’re planning to eat, then it might be a good idea, if you can get your beds in there to do so. If not, perhaps while things are still coming in on pallets that can be obtained at Little to no cost, it might not be a bad idea to build some alternative bedding in your small room that you’re planning to heat. So that everybody in the family can sleep in an area that’s not damp and cold. Foam mattresses can be put into place pretty cheaply, or improvised. Air mattresses are a terrible idea under the circumstances, because they dissipate heat away from the body in a big way, And as the room cools off throughout the night, the air shrinks inside them, leaving the occupants in contact the harder, cold surfaces underneath them. If it looks as though your pipes are gonna freeze and there’s nothing you can do about it, and leaving a trickle running is insufficient for your weather conditions, then turn off the Watermain in the basement once you’ve got your water supply in buckets in the basement, plus whatever you’re gonna need for sanitation purposes. Drain the water out of the pipes completely and put antifreeze in the toilet. A composting toilet at this point is probably your best bet. There are lots of instructions online for how to deal with those. Both in terms of setting one up in an odourless manner, and in terms of dealing with the contents. If you deal with liquid separately, you’ll not have to deal with the handling of the composter contents nearly as often. Consider having a hot water bottle for everybody in the family, or thermos. A hot water sure will be more comfortable if you have to roll over on it during the night. Pass a heated up rock or frying pan Through everybody’s bedding before bed, so that nobody hast to get in a cold, damp bed. The pan can be stored on whatever you’re using for heating, so that it’s ready when you need it. If you have a couple of nice beach rocks, one of those could be left on the heater Then wrapped in a towel and tucked into the bed just before sleep. The sorts of measures make a huge difference to the quality of sleep that a person gets, which will be extra important in terms of keeping a person’s wits about them and his/her health.

[@hazel555]

Thank you, Daphne; great material!⚘️

[@audraeden8923]

Beautiful comments. Bless you for posting. You’ve immortalized your family by sharing your memories.

[@daphneraven6745]

@@audraeden8923 : The goal is to help people find affordable, free, or nearly free ways to keep warm during the hard times. I’m glad you enjoyed it, but I’ll be a lot happier if people use all the information that we pool together to keep everybody safe for the times to come. In this day and age, there is a little need for people to freeze to death during a cold snap or a power outage, or any other crazier circumstance.

[@audraeden8923]

@@daphneraven6745 Bless the internet. Each one, Teach one. Today, preferably.

[@chengleng2751]

Truly great ideas. Thanks a thousand indeed.

[@kirstypollock6811]

My best tip ever is "wooly hat". I used to live on small sailing boats and it's amazing what a difference it makes. Fleece dries faster. Also wool or silk long underwear, and real wool Aran type polo neck jumper. Get some polo neck underlayer though, as the neck can itch a bit if your skin is sensitive. Thick socks and proper slippers with sheepskin insoles. Also - eat enough, makes a world of difference. As a Scot, I think it's hard to beat porridge, and lentil and barley based soups for more affordable filling warmth. But I may have been bred for this, I get instantly warm after eating - I understand only a % of the population, usually from colder climates, does. Also 'heat the person' was utterly standard growing up in my family on the west coast if Scotland in the 70s. "If you feel cold, put a jumper on!". We never expected to traipse around in shorts and t shirt indoor in winter. (Or summer, come to think of it :-). 25C outside was a heatwave! )

[@OhJodi69]

Wool is AMAZING in that it will keep you warm and dry, EVEN WHEN IT IS WET! I keep a large, old wool coat in my car for cold or rain emergencies, and it has come in very handy.

[@matthewdennis1739]

Fishnet base and 2-4 layers of wool is hard to beat unless the wind is howling.

[@davidcole5803]

Invented in the 15th centuary by the Austrians, they realised that the 4 poster bed made a lot of sense during the cold winter nights, if draped with curtains the marital bed soon warmed up including the air inside the the bed area. After all these years we are still having to be inventive about keeping warm in cold winter nights.

[@NorthernKitty]

I had to live out of a van in extreme winter conditions, and I would make a very low "tent" out of wool blankets to hang above my sleeping area inside the van. It made my sleeping area substantially warmer, trapping the heat from my body and my breath. It also helped absorb a lot of the moisture from my breathing and sweating so the windows didn't frost over as badly.

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

It also allows you to block out the light more effectively and potentially can be used to mount screens if you're in an area with significant issues with bugs.

[@simonlinser8286]

Austrian here, can confirm I always wanted a four poster and always had the idea of building a room within a room so as to conserve body heat. lol

[@urbanfrog1]

I have an electric blanket on the sofa, and have a couple blankets on top of it. So when I am reading, knitting, watching TV, etc, I just turn that on low and slip under the blankets. The blankets keep the heat in, and stop it bleeding out around the edges. It works really well. Even the dog crawls under the blankets when it's cold - lol.

[@michaelmichael819]

Great suggestion. Everyone who does not live in a dry climate in winter (like Arizona) though, should keep in mind that not heating/barely heating your house can greatly increase mold issues.

[@davidcole5803]

I discovered a way of keping warm for free some 4 years ago. Sitting in your arm chair, put a large bean bag on the floor, put your feet on the bean bag and put a thick throw or woolen blanket over your legs and make sure your feet and legs have a double wrap. It works brilliantly and does not cost a penny. This is great for old people with circulation problems. This of course will not heat the air, only your body. I also find the bean bag part very comfortable and it supports my legs and I can exercise my legs and feet and change the position of my legs which tends to stop cramps. If air temperature is on the low side wear a wooly hat and a scarf around your neck. I have a leather arm chair which enables me to move my body around and work out on the bean bag.

[@debbiehenri345]

Me and hubby have been doing this for years - Union Jack bean bag, hats, jumpers and some thick, fleecy throws for our legs. Noticed you mention a 4-poster bed in another of your comments - and that's something we bought some years ago. I made a good set of long curtains all round and it's very cosy on a cold night.

[@Jimbo878]

So! I got one of these heat mats, and Wow! I'm so glad you did this video. Also another stay warm tip I learned years ago as a novice motorcyclist - those white painters suits (Tyvec) will keep you super warm if worn over thermal long johns/pyjamas in the home, and also under clothing when outdoors, they are ultra lightweight and you barely know your wearing it, they are breathable too so you won't get hot and sweaty, I cut the elastic cuffs off the wrists and ankles, and the hood - for ease getting on and off, you can also buy boot/shoe/slippers covers in Tyvec for about £2.50, the whole kit will cost £10, and is extremely hard wearing, they last for ages.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Ah that's a great idea! Tyvek is an amazing material.

[@hazztv6317]

where do u buys those

[@frostyfrances4700]

@@hazztv6317 - Online just about anywhere. IRL, try paint or home improvement stores. Anywere that sells paint should have painters duds.

[@spacelemur7955]

We Swedes have long wondered why your houses are so poorly insulated. Another tip: a medical heating pad in bed on even the lowest setting works all night (unlike the hot-water bottle). Min has a 90-min. timer, so that once it turns off I can sleep quite a bit longer, and if I do wake up cold, I just turn it on again, and it quickly soothes me back asleep. Also, never underestimate wool socks, cap, jumper, or even cotten long johns. With these, you can move around warmly, and not feel bound to stay atop the plug-in stuff. Moving about is better than being stationary. Best wishes to you all. I know it's a cliché, but our forebears have gone through worse hardship, so we can bear this. 🇸🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@daphneraven6745]

Space lemur: I had a sore back a few years ago, so I went in and put it down on top of the heating pad. And fell asleep. I woke up because a friend who is never terribly persistent when she wants to get a hold of me, rang the phone until she woke me up. The heating pad must’ve overheated or something, (although it was an expensive and higher quality one,) because I had burns in my back in the shape of the wiring pattern in the heating pad, which had melted and scorched not only its own covering but also the cover into which it slips. When I turned it off and lifted it off the bed, it had burned the fleece sheet, and the mattress pad underneath. I’m so glad my friend had the impulse to call and keep calling until she woke me up; It is surprising that a person can be burned like that without feeling it happen. I guess there’s a good reason why the companies that make these medical heating pads actually print in the instructions, not to sleep on them.

[@spacelemur7955]

@@daphneraven6745 Holy shît, Batman, what kind of heating pad was that?!?! Wow. I too am glad you freind called. No CE-labelled pad for medical used should ever get that hot. Either it was meant for heating machinery or was seriously flawed. Mine has three settings, and I never exceed medium. I have a long history of back problems, so I quite sympathize. I have learned: never apply heat the first 24 hours, as it exacerbates inflamation. Take an NSAID instead. Suppressing inflammation ASAP is crucial with all such injuries; recovery goes faster if you do, provided you keep strain and weight off the injury. Only apply heat a clouple of days later, and only if stiff. A very good alternative that I use a lot is a lineament similar to Tiger Balm, but go to a tack shop and buy a liter of the stuff used for horses. It's ridiculously cheaper than the stuff used for humans, and is chemically equivalent. Mammals are mammals, after all. It reaches your capillaries, expands them, and gets more of your blood's heat into the stiff muscles. Thus, it cannot burn.

[@audraeden8923]

@@spacelemur7955 Maybe DSMO? Horse liniment used for pain. Discovered if we can say that, for use in humans, in the 70's Still controversy, except by those who use and benefit. Research Dr. Stanley Jacobs, tricky to find scientific abstracts, but they're out there. Have to use lab quality, not cheaper versions because fillers are used, in the pill form. Buy lab quality. For the gel, the way to do it, let it sink in. Not windshield wiper rub….apply but let it sink in for a few minutes. Methylsulfonylmethane is MSM. Would caution anyone …heating pad is only ten minutes at a time. Do not sauté delicate tissues. An older person could get hurt because of a slow reaction . Use hot water bottles as our ancestors used. Brick near heat source, wrapped in a cozy, taken to bed. We’ve lost touch with things…Those long handled brass things, held ambers to keep near beds. Change out heat brick with a second one, usually people get up for bathroom break Heating pads are for short time use, it’s not healthy, and they're not well made to begin with. We have to help others….inspect what relatives are doing….hey, too close to the curtains with that setup. Get ready and re-discover, make improvements from there.

[@shieh.4743]

This☝️I'm Canadian and we have at least a month - sometimes 2 in the -35C to -40C range where I live (no. Not all of Canada is quite this cold, but most of us are used to -20C at least). Insulation is the key to success - and that include the human. Bubble wrap on windows lets light in, but adds a layer. Window quilts and draft stoppers around doors! Close off rooms that don't need to be used and concentrate the people of the house into a couple spaces. Share your bed with the kids (and cat). If your floors are wood or tile, toss down a blanket or a some rugs to keep feet warmer. Each bit helps. Our house is usually set to 14C overnight and 18C during the day. I find that really cold and would love it to be 22C, BUT, I manage with focusing on keeping myself insulated. Hubby thinks 18C is great. 😆

[@daphneraven6745]

@@spacelemur7955 : Agreed. All of that. But mine was certified, and it did what it did anyway. Because sometimes stuff just happens. Did the nsaids and the whole 9 yards. In the end, it took a whole lot of things, but I found that in the short term, bromelain does a really good job, much better than the insaids. So if you can eat pineapple that’s nice and ripe, enjoy it as often as you’d like. You may find that your pain decreases substantially. I went to the chiropractor with mom, for an injury that she had. Lol. Mom is one of those high stress types that always worries that somebody will say something that she doesn’t want to hear, so I asked her doctor of chiropracty, what lifestyle measures we could make that would make a big difference to Mom, and he gave me a list of herbs, which were mostly Mediterranean herbs. So I switched up the cooking to make sure she got them in pretty much everything. After the first meal, she stopped complaining of pain and started to joke and laugh again. I use them every day. Mind you, my back is in much better shape now than it was. Tysvk For taking the time to tell me about what works for you. I think I’m past the point of needing a lot of heavy prescription meds, and I hope that if you’re having pain, that you find yourself as well off too, in the near future.❤️

[@helianthe3457]

Reptile owner here! We actually use thermostats to regulate these mats and don't put them directly in contact with the reptiles because they could get burned, that's how hot these can get. A lot of reptile heating is relatively cheap for their effectiveness! I have a 100w ceramic heat emitter for my gecko's terrarium and it heats the room crazy quick. Way cheaper than any traditionnal heater for sure.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

How many guesses do I get? Is there a prize?

[@mppppp8216]

Tent inside creates a warm micro climate….kids would love it with some led lights inside and a heating pad….but even without heating pad gets warm

[@buxycat]

I'd like to thank the Cairn of Dunn Croft for these suggestions, and contribute what I went on to do, based on the tip of having warm feet, which has made so much difference to me. In previous winters, when not trying to save on heating bills, I still ended up with cold feet and sometimes cold hands. So, in some ways, I'm more comfortable this winter, with much less central heating use and lower thermostat when heating needed. I bought a "heat pad kit" for making your own heated clothing. I opted for a two pad kit, so two fabric rectangles with a heating wire, three heat settings. I can fit those inside my slipper boots, with a bit of fiddling to get them in the right place and comfortable. I already owned three 10,000 mAh power banks, which were bought to power a heated waist coat I got the previous winter. They are small and light weight and take less time to charge than larger capacity power banks. The power banks cost £15-£16 each, the heat pad kit £9. I'm getting six hours on the lowest heat setting, with an additional 30 minutes or so at full power. Sock thickness will affect how much heat is felt. I think full power would last around four hours. Internet research told me that my size power bank holds 32 watts and requires 50 watts to charge it, which is 20 charges for one unit of electricity. Yes, I have wires to deal with but I'm sitting with my feet up on a footstool, with my feet being warmed. When I go to my cold kitchen or bathroom, my feet heat comes with me. I've also put the heat pads on top of my thighs, between two pairs of "lounge wear" leggings, that in combination with my long dressing gown was very cosy, wearing Heat Holder socks and different slippers. Between the leggings meant all the wiring was also between the leggings, with the battery inside the pocket of the base layer. I've now ordered the same heat pad kit again, partly as a spare (takes a few weeks to arrive) and partly to have the option of heated slippers or leggings, without having to remove the heat pads from my slipper boots. For my cold hands, I have just bought a USB hand warmer. The type I got are two cylinders with a flat area, so that they can magnetically stick together. You can either hold one in each hand, or pair them and warm your hands like you would do with a nice hot mug if tea. I got an offer price of £20, I wouldn't have paid the full £35 asking price. Each one needs its own charging lead, 5000 mAh each, so I guess the same charging cost as a single 10,000 mAh. I won't have cold hands a few minutes after turning those on and I can just about fit one inside a fingerless glove and get my gloved hand in my jacket pocket. Palms were warm, fingers not really benefitting, so walked home from shopping holding a shopping bag and hand warmer in each hand, my exposed fingers on the warmers. You might say get better gloves, I just like the convenience of not having to take a glove off to do anything. A long read I know, I hope someone benefits from it.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

That's fantastic! Thanks for taking the time to share it.

[@buxycat]

@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermacultureMy pleasure. Not sure the USB hand warmers are worth it, just holding a discharging power bank is almost as warm!

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

I did not catch what you called the flat electrical heater. These were very good tips. I hope that no one perishes in the winters to come (except the person or persons responsible for one of the worst messes in Europe has seen in decades).

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

It's a reptile heater.

[@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609]

@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture Thank you! I know people who are really stressed out about the electricity bill this winter. (I live in a flat with "district heating" (Wikipedia said that was fjärrvärme, as we call it) in the absolute middle of the house, so I don't worry too much for me and my family (besides, as a child I experienced the oil crisis in the early 70's living in a one story semi detached, so I know that the first thing is to put on more clothes and wear slippers)), but there are lots of other people that are less fortunately situated, so this is definitely something that I will tell people about! Thank you again!

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

@@mademoiselledusfonctionell1609 glad I could help!

[@sarahstrong7174]

Reptile heat mat.

[@QueenViktor]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do these kinds of videos. They are so informative and useful. You explain it all very concisely and clearly, I am very grateful for this. Much appreciated,

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Thanks!

[@TheKlink]

@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture Was about to look through your vids for something specific and saw the pop in view count. Well deserved.

[@yveslaflute9228]

@@TheKlink Delusional unless you are in tropical or south Africa.

[@TheKlink]

@@yveslaflute9228 dudes in Scotland.

[@dannihardy7874]

This was great thank you. I got the little fairy lights, and wrapped them around my lamps that have a second lamp extension for reading, and have rechargeable USB battery packs. Looks kinda cute at night. I also picked up some stands of solar christmas. Years ago I spent money to replace all of my light bulbs and save a ton of money on a daily basis already with those. Appreciate you ideas, and your well thought out explanations.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Thanks!

[@GreenIsTheWayForward]

Great video! A good alternative are electrically heated pillows or mats. These generally consume a bit more energy, like 50W, but they are explicitly made for heating people so will not give burns or whatever. They usually have multiple settings so you can dial them down if they are too warm, and a timer so that if you fall asleep with them they won't go on all night. 25 euro already buys you one, and you can sit on them comfortably.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

This unit has a thermostat built in.

[@KatJaguar1122]

A few tips from someone who has done cold weather camping- 1)wool is fantastic. Buy any wool you can, second hand or whatever and make things. Just keeping it around your middle where your kidneys are will help. 2) you lose heat from wrists, neck and head the most. Keep them covered with wristbands and neck warmers. 3) keep the kidneys covered. 4) cheap reflective blankets are great. You can cut them up and wrap around feet before putting them in shoes, or put under top sheet or on lounge chair. Keep on hand for emergencies. 4) if you put a heating device or hot water bottle on the femoral artery, theory is that it will heat up the blood through the whole body. Can bear this in mind for the aorta on the front of trunk as well.

[@jackiedavison9898]

Keep hat or head covering on at all times even in bed. Also socks in bed. Thanks for this advice. I'm looking it up. Bless you.

[@DL-dv4jk]

The little reptile heater is such a clever idea! Thank you for sharing.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Glad you like it!

[@tineke9776]

@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture where can I buy this and how is it called?

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

@@tineke9776 it's a reptile heat pad. You can get them from pet stores, or online.

[@gosskamperis2016]

I've learnt so much from KZbin and people like you add GREATLY to things we would never learn in school, so along with other commenters; THANK YOU !!!

[@lat1419]

It might be old fashioned, but wearing long socks helps keep feet warm. They tend to be sold as mens socks, but there are some womens available in shops now. Wool socks, or the thermal sort (layers of microfiber) are excellent, and have solved my cold feet / legs problem. I've stolen my OHs long socks, he hates them but his mum would send them every Christmas, bless.

[@jodyjohnsen]

This is surprisingly useful - even for those of us living in the tropics. We need a heat sink to eliminate heat from the house (it’s the same as your heat storage only further from the occupants) and we need to block the sun when it’s at it’s highest (sun shades over the windows and walls - we make our roofing a bit longer to provide cover ) then provide a cross breeze. We also have an opening at the top of all our houses to release heat and humidity.

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

I work construction by Canadian border tried Alpaca wool socks and was amazed! It is incredibly warm. 1/2 the thickness of wool & 3xs warmer, it doesn't itch, stronger than wool fiber, waterproof, all the qualities of sheep wool. My thin sweater is good to 20F and a double weave is warm to -15F. It's fantastic fiber. I don't own alpaca or market it, i just researched the fiber after the socks worked so well, then bought all alpaca winter gear. It's a game changer.

[@harvestmaid5669]

I always keep my heat low....worth listening for the voice. comforting🤗

[@johnpetersen3273]

I made a "Heat Suit" back in the late 1980's out of an old electric blanket. I took the heating element out of the blanket and cut it up so I had the correct ohms to work off of a 12 volt battery and installed it in a insulated coveralls and I needed it one night when a truck I was working on in temperature that was equivalent to minus forty degrees below zero (Fahrenheit). The coveralls kept me nice and warm while I worked at night outside. I miss those coveralls, wish I had them now.

[@EC-yd9yv]

Heat packs made with dry rice work wonders ..you can fill a long cotton sock with rice , microwave a couple minutes, until desired heat you want. If put under cover, lasts for hours. I make all different sizes, using old cotton t shirts. You can make a cover for them also. Wrapped around your neck is v nice too. ..stay warm all.💙

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

just heating up my neck warmer right now, with flax seed inside. so cozy warm! good idea.

[@rhondapelletier2141]

I also stick my ceramic cookware such as my cookie sheet in the oven while I am making dinner and then I take it out of potholders and slide it in my bedsheets, lol it stays hot for hours in before I get in bed I just pull it out put it on my stove and climb into my nice toasty warm bed!

[@yveslaflute9228]

My ancesters just burned wood to keep warm.

[@daphneraven6745]

@@yveslaflute9228 : Everybody’s ancestors did. Either that or coal or peat; The problem is, these days, there’s a lot more people, and the world has gotten expensive. In many places, like in Germany, the forces are considered to be privately owned, even if it’s the government that owns them. So people don’t have the right to go in and pick up a few sticks. That being said, in Times of extreme need, for example in more time, forests are almost decimated Buy a desperate population who just need to survive in the now, but then you’re looking decimation of the soil because route. Which takes longer to rebuild. That affects the ability to grow food, once the government gets over this stupid green business. - don’t get me wrong, I think we need to look after the environment, that starving the people to death to save the environment for their children who won’t survive, is downright inane.

[@andersdottir1111]

We had a colder winter than normal where I live this year and I can’t emphasise enough how cheap it is to run an electric blanket- it’s just a few cents an hour. I would go to bed early so I wasn’t running my reverse cycle heater, and just read and watch KZbin and even eat my tea in bed! I’d be picking up a feather doona if I lived in Europe and I couldn’t live without my sheepskin Ugg boots.

[@Mark...]

I’ve been trying to tell people for years about how good and efficient electric blankets are, like you said they are cheap to run and keep you nice and warm.

[@Useaname]

They're very cheap. 3 settings on a 60 watt blanket equate to 20, 40 and 60 Watts power. Even running on the highest setting is very cheap over 8 hours.

[@fittekowner]

Even more efficient is a heated mattress pad as the heat rises and with a good blanket you stay VERY warm.

[@happybunny1329]

I've got an electric blanket which I haven't used for years and was planning to get rid of it during this year's spring clean, but as soon as I heard heating prices would be going up so much this winter, I decided to keep it. I think it will be getting use again this year. :)

[@yveslaflute9228]

It must be freezing if you need to EAT your tea.

[@braeutchen41]

When I lived in Massachusetts, I kept my electric heat set on 56°F 2 pr of clothing w wool sox et snow boots during the day and at night...2 or clothes, wool socks and mattress pad on low plus heating blanket on low with 2 Afghans et 1 blanket over top of heating blankets. Warm as toast.....👋🏻☺️

[@DeltaDemon1]

As an alternative for the pipes not freezing, heat the house to a cold temperature, around 5 to 10 degrees Celsius and then wear heavy clothing as well as personal heating. It'll still save you some money and prevent the pipes from freezing. I keep my house at 12 to 15 and wear heavy clothes and blankets and thin gloves. Been doing it for years.

[@shieh.4743]

I would struggle at those temps, but find 15-18 okay. I would manage if I had to, of course, but am grateful.that isn't (yet) necessary for us (I'm in Canada).

[@kr1221E]

I put fingerless gloves and a hat on, makes a world of difference. Thanks for the tips.

[@NorthernKitty]

I have some similar heating pads that are designed for use with beehives. They're also like 5 watts or so and run off a 12V DC source. I bought them to keep an insulated compartment warm where I store a 200Ah lithium battery to power lights/etc on a camper parked outside. (Lithium batteries shouldn't be used below freezing.) They can keep that compartment above freezing in temps as low as -20 C for over a week without recharging the battery and there's still a decent charge left on the battery for my needs.

[@rogerhill138]

Bed; two duvets - simple. But you are right about keeping your feet warm! Thanks.

[@bonniepoole1095]

Finally!! I've been heating myself and not the house for a while now. I does pose a problem for visitors who complain that my house is always cold (58 degrees F, 14 C.)

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

I offer friends/family a cozy down blanket to sit under if hanging out to watch a movie. They don't have the same housing costs I do, so don't understand the need to conserve or to go without much of anything.

[@yveslaflute9228]

@@Michelle-bw1xg Teach'em do not offer snacks.

[@1framistan]

Every winter... i make myself a SIMPLE sleeping bag similar to a camping sleeping bag. All I do is ask my wife for one of her worn-out blankets or quilts. I fold it in half (long ways). Then I sew it together across the bottom and HALF WAY up one side. This allows me to put my feet into the bottom section and wrap the upper part around me. This is WAY more warm than simply wrapping a blanket around you, which is drafty. Doing this.... you wouldn't even need the 7 watt heater unless your house is really cold.

[@kauaitulum28]

But do you also make one for your wife, or make one large enough for the both of you???

[@tangobayus]

For the last hour I've been running an experiment with the germination pad under my feet with socks. Works very well. 20 watts vs the 900 watt dish heater I've been using.

[@maryc6189]

I use a heated mattress pad and electric blanket. Not only does it keep me warm at night but melts joint pains. Haven't turned on the heat in my bedroom for two years.

[@Competitive_Antagonist]

I use a mattress pad but need to remember to keep it on low, or I wake up sweating. I decided to keep my centra heating off during the winter, before the war in Ukraine to build sympathy for people struggling with energy bills. Now I'm doing it to survive.

[@kools67]

i have not turned the heating in my bedroom either - for me it is two hot water bottles in my double bed, about 2 or 3 hrs before i go to bed...i am single, never been married or lucky enough to find someone so the hot water bottle has kept me warm for all my adult life...i am now in my 50s : )

[@saraswatkin9226]

Mary C, so you only heat your bed? What about the rest of your house? If that is freezing in winter that will certainly kill you off with pneumonia before the joints glue up with Arthritis!

[@rowan7658]

@@saraswatkin9226 silly comment.

[@andyfield6854]

Exactly what i do and have done for years.

[@crippsverse]

My boiler packed up last year and I couldn't afford to replace it so I used thermal clothing when moving around the house and duvets when sitting at the computer or watching tv on the sofa. When showering, I used a fan heater while showering then turned it off. It worked incredibly well.

[@saraswatkin9226]

Studio Phantom, Mind you don't electrocute yourself!

[@crippsverse]

@@saraswatkin9226 Yes. I was very careful about that. Thank you

[@desidesigning]

Fan heater and showers? Elaborate please....

[@crippsverse]

@@desidesigning In the winter the bathroom is very cold so I warm it up with a fan heater while I shower.

[@desidesigning]

@Nig ☺ 🤣😂🤣😂

[@clare6249]

My big sis got me some extra fluffy slipper socks and my mate got me a big hoodie blanket last winter, just broke that out again. I'll put the heating on when it gets colder in December/January but can manage layering for now. I boil the kettle for a cup of tea then do a flask which lasts all evening so I only have to boil the kettle once an evening.

[@serpentlady4551]

Reptile heaters.. genius! I had those when I used to have snakes, never thought of that. Also... energy companies are reporting record profits- don't pay the bastards, people!

[@SHarrell237]

What are they? Are they battery powered? Trying to find a heat source if the power goes out.

[@enemyofthestate9358]

I'm just starting a tiny house it's going basically I big metal box with 1/4 inch plywood on the walls and o insulation in the walls and a bare metal ceiling I use to run my heater on high and never could get comfortable when is was cold outside now I run my heater at 50% and I sleep on top of a electric blanket with a blanket between it and me and I'm more than comfortable even at 14° outside The little old lady that I rent her barn from told me about it Basically the same concept I'm to get some reptile heaters and try them when I'm up!!! Great idea thanks for sharing 👍

[@wishingb5859]

Okay, for those who are afraid of electricity. Sol emergency bivvy or blankets are good things to watch testing on. Not a cheaper one because Mylar rips too easily (Though duct tape can put it back together and it might be a good idea to fortify the edges, I am not sure but I am sure that they save lives in the bitter cold) In the tests the KZbinrs did, they took outside temperature of 30 degrees Fahrenheit and inside the bivvy it was 60 to 70 degrees. Works even better if you bring a down blanket in it with you.

[@markhughes7927]

Rough felt waistcoats/warmers has been my answer for years - under a small weave layer or two. Only time perhaps that it’s good to be ‘sheepish’!

[@bhut1571]

Great points. Here in Northern Ontario, out house footings will crack if they're not kept at a minimum temp. Wing insulation helps however, so in a pinch one can pile hay or snow in the region that is 4' to 8" out from the foundation wall. We have an electric "blanket" that heats our matress about an hour before and we turn it off at bedtime.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

I've read about that, I think. Here in Europe we're spoiled by the gulf stream. We're roughly as far north as Churchill, but such a different climate.

[@MalteseMafia]

Great ideas, thanks for giving people ideas in these hard times. So glad I left my chimney, I was going to have it removed.

[@md61211]

Well done. Always have a Plan B, especially an old fashioned one that doesn't require new fangled electricity. Think about how people managed 100 years ago & make that your emergency back up plan.

[@janetharrod2750]

Exercise heats you up and it's important to move during the working day, then keep wrapped up with this heater when relaxing during evening or down time.

[@altenberg-greifenstein]

But it will cool you out if you break a sweat

[@lindastone6868]

Sat watching this with a vivarium heating pad under my tootsies!

[@brianstuart1722]

Good ideas! I agree that it makes more sense to heat the person than to heat the room. What I do is to place an electric oil-filled radiator near to me and then throw a blanket over it and myself. I find that I can run the heater for about ten minutes and then I turn it off for about the next fifty. This way I am using one-sixth the amount of electricity that I used to use by trying to let it heat the room. Just a thought.

[@Useaname]

Set the thermostat correctly and it will switch on and off as you need it.

[@organichuman]

What about people with respiratory conditions? Cool air holds moisture and with that (often invisible) mold can grow inside on walls and other places which can be dangerous to health. I've seen old documentary videos from the 60s and 70s where people could not afford heat their homes enough and they were sick as a result with numerous cold weather related sicknesses. The WHO and other health authorities say that young and elderly especially need to maintain heating above 20 degrees Celsius. We must also maintain a body temperate to prevent blood clotting and other health problems. I know that wearing something around the neck alone can warm the body significantly well and thermals (base layers) help greatly but the cold air still remains a problem, IMO, and nose, ears and eyes are sensitive to this as well we lungs get the cold air with more moisture in as well. So even heating your body may then require wearing head wear or a mask for avoiding head colds and cold air breathing. I remember years ago some companies made masks to keep the air warm for when going outdoors in cold winters to avoid this problem. They were vented to prevent CO2 and germ problems. I'm just curious to know how people do with this and how long they've managed this way. To think we are meant to be living in developed nations.

[@organichuman]

I know if I breathe in cold air while sleeping I have blocked sinuses and sometimes colds. Maybe if we are brought up with no heating then we are somehow accustomed and strengthened or adjusted to it more. I know my parents and grandparents used less heating when they were younger (when gas and electric but plenty when coal) and told many stories of how their windows were frozen and iced up indoors. I got my cats from a home that used no heating and they were sick and one of them still has related problems with cool air and drafts even in summer even now they have warm heated home.

[@kirstypollock6811]

@@organichuman I grew up in a cold damp windy climate in the 70s, where we had the ice on the windows thing. We never had heating overnight. I hate it warm at night can't sleep. We always heated the person and expected to layer up in winter indoors. My parents grew up the same except with coal fires. I'm happy down to 12C with a jumper and wooly socks. I guess I'm bred for it. I now live in a damp cold windy climate in N Germany and am still fine. I will heat a bit more this winter as I now have a 3 month old kitten and I can hear his breathing sometimes so don't want too much damp.

[@FoxyintheForest]

I have a pocket hand warmer that charges via USB and can also charge your phone. I have a small solar one too that you can plug any usb into. So I can charge that handwarmer in the sun! It makes a huge difference.

[@z.x.c.l.s.b.n3531]

What is called ? Thanks 😊

[@marymcandrew7667]

Sounds great, can you share the name brand and maybe what it's called? Thanks.

[@z.x.c.l.s.b.n3531]

"Ocoopa"(usb hand warmers phone charger )split in two separate phone chargers.

[@marymcandrew7667]

@@z.x.c.l.s.b.n3531 thank you! I'll look it up

[@user-yq2wk6yg8s]

This is the most sensible heating advice I've seen in the last year! There is so much so-called 'energy-saving advice' out there at the moment which advocates all the same old half-measures like turning thermostats down or closing the curtains etc. etc. none of which is going to make much difference. I didn't know about these seedling / reptile tank heaters but it looks like something I could usefully invest in. I live in a warm area of the country so don't actually use heating much - a few minutes with a small fan heater occasionally when things get below 10 Celcius. Mostly I just put on more clothing or make a hot water bottle. I had a small heat pad for a few years but it had a built in thermal fuse which eventually blew and proved impossible to replace. It was like an electric blanket big enough only for a rabbit and with lots of safety features including auto-cut out after 30 minutes so you had to switch it off and switch back on again so often. It was good to have at the small of my back. The worst thing was the trailing lead, so you couldn't walk around with it, and I can see the heater you have has that same downside, so still not perfect but getting there. I did look into heated clothing but it is quite expensive and seems to be a bit of a faff for very little heat as runs off a couple of AA batteries, which would obviously need frequent re-charges and would not be able to produce much heat. Anyway, have liked and subscribed and will have a look at your other ideas. Thank you.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Thanks!

[@jennyhorner]

Good ideas. We’re using an electric throw (us under, dogs on top). The trickier dynamic is working out the cold/damp level and if we’re creating longer term more expensive problems with damp and mould in the house. I’m home all the time and sedentary due to health issues. We’re also in Scotland, facing the North Sea head on.

[@debbiehenri345]

Ah yes, we too are in Scotland, our home built into the side of a hill in a very damp and humid valley, damp being a permanent problem. For many years we were using 3 dehumidifiers around the house, as opening windows makes no difference - except in the kitchen, and only to let out that excess condensation produced by cooking. On checking the energy usage of our 3 dehumidifiers before the April increases, it turned out that 2 of them were rather high energy users, but one of them is really efficient, running at around 46W. (Unfortunately, models are forever changing and they are quickly superseded by new - and not necessarily more efficient - ones!) We run this efficient dehumidifier for 2 hours late at night and that seems to be good enough to keep the worst of the humidity down. Of course, the other good thing about a dehumidifier is - as it removes damp from the air, the air warms up a little at the same time.

[@jennyhorner]

@@debbiehenri345 one of our dehumidifiers doesn’t work well when it’s cold. It uses less electricity but doesn’t take the moisture out of the air as well. The other type is better when the house is cold and also generates heat as a sort of positive side effect. I can’t remember the term for the technical difference

[@justgivemethetruth]

> We’re also in Scotland, facing the North Sea head on. That has me shivering just thinking about it. Stay warm.

[@Albachiel]

20 plus years since I was in Watten. 5 years living in Scrabster and Thurso, hmm, Caithness has two seasons, June and winter, good luck, my regards.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

I'm planning a fair few greenhouses!

[@toddcott9510]

Get your self a padded boiler suite. Boiler suites are warm anyway. But the padded version is really warm. Blue Castle, are the best price. Sorry, an excellent video by the way. Thanks 👍

[@FriendOfChrist]

Thank you. What a brilliant idea. I will use these this winter to stay warm and just heat the house enough to keep pipes from freezing.

[@jamesmccann8127]

Great ideas, got the reptile tank heater and it works a treat, fantastic.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Fantastic!

[@lu-uf8zj]

The most efficient will be a heat pump, but i like the protabiliy of your reptile heaters.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

A heat pump isn't the most efficient heater, that's a rocket mass heater. Cheaper to build, more efficient to run, and not designed to be replaced every five years.

[@dougpine4746]

I installed a mini split heat pump to back up my rocket mass heater. How ever I feel the same way as you about the rocket. I started with building one outside where it could not damage anything while I learned the ins and outs of it. Did my best to destroy it and put it into every conceivable critical situation. I will never be without one ever again.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Absolutely agree. I'd not be without it now.

[@andrewandrews7427]

You're sat on a good bit of kit there!

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

I love it!

[@riohenry6382]

Cold Canada here. You should insulate all your piping that could freeze. Not a guarantee but it really helps

[@mary-janejenkins9560]

With regards to hot water bottles every time you boil your kettle any extra left poor into a flask you then have water for a hot water bottle without an extra cost

[@KatJaguar1122]

I’ve now seen a couple of your videos, but since I see you have a rocket stove, I know you’re smart.

[@brucesearle]

All good advice but I've opted for heated throw rugs, best solution I've found at 100w an hour.

[@francinebowman990]

Layers work well

[@mirandaseagrave4295]

I've tried the vivarium 7w heater and it's brilliant!

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Fantastic!

[@Goody2shzToo]

I know this is not affordable for a lot of people, but down is amazingly warm. Even if it's just throw size. If you have one of those stupidly designed 'open baffle' down comforters/blankets/throws, the easiest way I have found to effectively redistribute the feathers throughout the comforter/throw is to spread it out on the floor and gently but firmly pat the baffle that is overstuffed thus gently forcing the feathers into the adjacent baffle. It helps if you locate the open area so you can focus on that area. The tennis balls or sneakers in the dryer don't work. Plus in a blackout there won't be any power to run it. This method works the best. I just did a thick queen sized comforter in about 1/2 hour. If you don't have down, your next best bet is wool, hopefully something easy on the skin like merino. Acrylic is also very good and the least expensive of these choices. Fleece, especially quite puffy fleece, can also be very effective but not as good as the above three. Very important!! Cotton absorbs moisture. You might not even realize it but your feet and trunk can and do sweat under outer clothes or in enclosed shoes and the slight dampness can make you feel very chilly indeed. If you wear cotton socks, always change them into bone dry ones before bed or at the end of the work day. The same with undershirts or any cotton clothing touching the skin. Honestly, it's best not to wear cotton at all in cold, damp weather if possible. I don't like polyester because it will start to stink if you perspire while wearing it but it does dry fast after it gets wet. Use at your discretion. And always remember: Drink a cup of hot tea!! That always works. ☺️

[@jillkemp5521]

I am sitting in a sleeping bag on a recliner (I have poor circulationin my fingers and toes), no heating on, but I am very warm whilst watching KZbin. If it gets very cold this winter I will use a blanket as a shawl as well as my sleeping bag and hot water bottle.

[@marleypumpkin4917]

Keep warm Jill !! 👍👍

[@lat1419]

Women wear shawls, men wear ponchos! Lol. I have a knitted poncho I wear in bed when sitting up (like now) but an old cardigan would be just as good.

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

Hello Scotland from California! I appreciate your heat the person concept/tips. Heating all the stories of my small home would be a big waste when one room at a time is used. Love a down throw in front of the TV. Wishing everyone well.

[@rgthomson1]

Does California get cold, we can see -20C here in Scotland in winter

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

@@rgthomson1 Not compared to Scotland! But some places int he state get snow and we can all use energy and money saving tips these days. Have lived in Colorado, Sweden and other cold places. Cheers.

[@rgthomson1]

@@Michelle-bw1xg I have learned something new, i did not realize California got snow in the north part of the state, would that be very close Oregon

[@masonr1666]

Another option, is to set up tents in your home. Basically, pitch a tent like you would outside, in your bedroom, and move your bed inside. The insulation from the walls of your home keeps the majority of the cold of winter out. The tent, then can trap your body heat, keeping you warm. Also, layering up is always a good thing. The tricky thing is keeping the pipes in your home warm enough so they don't freeze. If you leave the water run on a drip, or very small stream, the water is less likely to freeze. Also, you can get insulation for exposed pipes.

[@masonr1666]

Also, for the dampness problem; get damp-rid. Or Calcium Chloride (ice melt). You may want some on hand anyway for de-icing walkways anyway.

[@markp3060]

Exactly why I just got a Coleman popup tent. Big enough put a queen airbed in and throw some wool blankets on it.

[@johnbreitmeier3268]

Just no. The "R value of a nylon tent has to be 0.001. Just throw another wool blanket on the bed and wear a stocking cap.

[@markp3060]

​@@johnbreitmeier3268 I thing you're missing the point. I don't necessarily disagree though.

[@johnbreitmeier3268]

@@markp3060 The point is that there are laws of physics involved that cannot be broken. Pipes are going to freeze and burst. People will freeze to death and you can only get 7W of heat out of a 7 watt heater. None of this will really work and you are talking about going back to the 1700s at best case. Vote the idiots out that did this to us. Drill for oil and gas and live a real life. If you are going to live in a Coleman Tent, sell the house and move to where it is warm. Don't pay mortgage or rent on a huge house you cannot afford to even heat any longer.

[@truenatureblog]

Thank you so much for this advice, and your warming, calming voice ❤

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

You are so welcome

[@patrickstarnes2355]

In the 70s we had no central heating for 2 years . My gold fish bowl in the living room froze. ❄☃I sat watching TV wrapped up in a duck feather sleeping bag sweating😅

[@Nachos_with_a_slice_of_lime]

Great video, wonderful helpful comments, nice community

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Thanks!

[@LifeandLiesSyra]

I followed a bit of science based temperature management for the body and you can basically warm or cool your body the best through the palms, soles and face. Either protect and warm up those points (or cool them in case of sun stroke for example) and you will get the best results for the minimum effort. Heavy boots/gloves/socks will likely do the most of the work for you.

[@happybunny1329]

Completely agree with you about warming from the extremities. A pair of bed socks works wonders to heat up on a cold night, and they really can make the difference between a good and bad night's sleep. It's also dead easy to continue to type when wearing a pair of fingerless gloves if working from home. :)

[@Violet-qf8dr]

You can also sprinkle cayenne pepper in your shoes. It warms the feet and will prevent frostbite.

[@markusgorelli5278]

I once worked at a place that had a lot of computer servers to keep cool - so of course we were in freezing air conditioning most of the time. Bundling up in layers as soon as I came in helped a lot. I would kick off a shoe and tuck one foot under me at a time to warm them up. I do not work there anymore but this is such a good idea, I might forward it to co-workers who still work there.

[@AndyRobby]

Computer is a good way to warm a room. I close my doors and use my computer as my heater 1 hour brings my living room to 20 degrees but much harder if you dont live alone.

[@Thalanox]

Tell them to buy a heated vest or heated coat. They might have to keep recharging the batteries, but if you wear a heated layer one or two layers away from your skin, and below at least one strongly insulated later to hold the heat in, you'd be amazed at how much they stretch your comfort zones. If they have regular access to electricity and can buy replacement batteries, it could be worth it. Just make sure to double check the estimated life span on those batteries with how much of the year he'd be using it.

[@happybunny1329]

This is all excellent advice which I will use and much appreciated. However, as an asthmatic, my main problem is not about getting myself warm, but about getting the air I breathe warm. Inhaling cold air can cause real problems to my breathing and getting insufficient oxygen over a long period due to asthma symptoms has knock-on effects like chronic exhaustion. So, it's vital I maintain the air temperature high enough such that my asthma isn't a problem. It's possible to partially warm the air you breathe by wearing a buff/neck gaiter (which you can get from outdoor shops) over the face, but this is more of a short-term solution. Ideally the whole house needs to be at a constant warm air temperature, but I feel like this winter, I may be using fewer rooms, closing doors and operating in micro-environments where I use electric heaters to just heat the rooms I use and have the gas central heating on at low level throughout the house. :)

[@sexualgladiator]

@happybunny something that you may find helpful is magnesium supplementation, if you haven't already researched and tried. Many people notice huge improvements and less need for inhalers etc. Steroids also deplete magnesium levels. Also bitamin sea and deethree at huge doses- research optidosing, Orthomolecular medicine. Bitamin DeeThreeWiki. ✨🙏✨

[@altenberg-greifenstein]

Why would you heat rooms you never use in the first place? I will not even ask why you choose to live in a house which is by far too big for you.

[@happybunny1329]

@@altenberg-greifenstein If you'd read my comment, you wouldn't need to ask that question. And I have a tiny house - only four very small rooms.... it is a very small living space even for one person living alone.

[@Arbaaltheundefeated]

My heater is a 40-pound fluffy dog that's really cuddly and loves nothing more than to be allowed to sleep on the bed.

[@paulaclark9729]

A man's tube sock filled with a pound or so of uncooked rice heated in the microwave for 4 minutes will stay piping hot for most of the night and is great to use for chilly feet and hands, or as a heating pad for arthritic joints.

[@colleenforrest7936]

Space blankets work. So does covering your room in aluminum foil. I know that sounds a little kooky, but has a did a study on the effectiveness of sheets of aluminum foil as insulation and the effects were dramatic. The aluminum reflects the heat back instead of letting it escape from the roof and sides of the house. You still have to ventilate though

[@barnabyvonrudal1]

Excellent, I think a very important point (heat the person not the room) which could make a huge difference on energy consumption (much less) but still maintaining comfort (important). Thanks! Going to buy a couple if I can find them (imagine I will be able to find them easily). I also think the ideal middle ground is to heat the house enough to avoid damp issues but not too much (so that it doesn't cost you a fortune). I guess with these mini conductive heaters you're still vulnerable to power cuts though - the water bottle would be a good backup if you're prepared before the blackout.

[@clayepiphany6326]

I havent watched the full vid so dont know if he mentioned it. These are reptile heat mats so look for them in pet shops or online.

[@Jimmyjimmy7]

I’ve just ordered two of the reptile heat pads one for me and one for the wife 👍

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Great!

[@MMC-jp1gl]

So a vivarium heater for reptile tanks is going to save the day:+) Love it:+) God bless~

[@Antony_Jenner]

What really annoys me is that it's 2022 and we still have to do stuff like this. Thanks shareholder companies.

[@leonardgibney2997]

Thatcher's privatisation of the utilities only achievement was civil servants on fairly good salaries for running them suddenly started paying themselves six-figure sums. Later fuel-free wind farms should have saved money in the long run. Now we pay extortionate sums end face blackouts. Another fine mess.

[@bobross7005]

Heating costs have exploded all over in Europe though

[@johnknight8152]

You can blame the globalists for this and every other artificial crisis.

[@johnknight8152]

Don't forget Europe did have access to cheap energy now it's shot itself the foot forcibly relying on price gouged American energy shipped across the whole Atlantic.....

[@giansideros]

@@bobross7005 true but they're less exposed as we are, most European countries retained storage unlike the UK which doesn't even have 10 percent of the per capita storage of similar sized countries, although to note Germany did stupidly shut down their nuclear reactors in a knee jerk response to Fukushima and ever since became more reliant on Russian gas to compensate.

[@screwylouie3518]

Bubble wrap is amazing holding in the heat.

[@CricketsBay]

Yes, and it insulates windows like a dream. Clean window pane, spray with a little water, apply bubble wrap. Done.

[@Smith.S.E.]

Fascinating. Might need to look into these little heaters, my Canadian winter is not going to be a good time

[@smithpianoservicing3421]

There are 12v versions of those heaters as well.

[@jaywalker1233]

Great video with really useful practical advice we all need right now Thank you, KZbin algorithm, for selecting this for me - I’ve now subscribed!

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Great to hear!

[@eleveneleven572]

I live in an old Breton farmhouse. In winter I use a hot water bottle in bed. It keeps me warm all night .......as does my dog 😁 Also a fleece blanket when sitting if I feel a bit cold. Cheap and incredibly warm. Obviously thermal top and bottoms plus thermal socks. I just warm my house with a woodburner enough to take off the chill and avoid freezing pipes etc. The wood I use is free from my garden. Best way to deal with cold is not to get cold in the first place by being adequately attired.

[@countesscable]

I was born in a tiny workers cottage with stone floors and obviously no insulation or double glazing, only cold running water and an open fire to keep us warm. I grew up in a house similar to this, and for the first few years of marriage, lived in a similar house. We dressed in layers, used lots of blankets and used hot water bottles. It wasn’t pleasant being cold all the time, but with most houses in UK being insulated and double glazed, it never gets cold enough like I remember. We put in central heating and double glazing but by bit as and when we could afford it. I still don’t use the heating unless it’s bitterly cold. We have a log burner which we use in the winter.

[@altenberg-greifenstein]

I grew up in a very old farmhouse. Wood burner stove in the kitchen as the only heated room, no living room anyway, the kitchen table was the living room area all day long. Wood from the own forest. That room was hot as hell all winter long. As someone with low pension having to watch my expenses, I would also like a dog, but I have no idea how people who have little money can afford having a pet. It is not just the food, it is mainly the vet. Pets are for rich people.

[@yveslaflute9228]

@@altenberg-greifenstein Have you considered a pet rat, mouse, hamster, or a male human? ou may be richer than you think...

[@josephinestecak4945]

No one seems to address the most important fact of how to keep warm when washing yourself. You have no clothes on and wet, this is the most chilling job of all.

[@saolálainn]

Maybe a fan heater and just turn it on whilst washing?

[@josephinestecak4945]

@@saolálainn I meant serious savings, we have stopped using electric shower and have a bucket and bowl of hot water for wash then rinse in shower cubicle. Used to use fan heater but that is also expensive.

[@saolálainn]

@@josephinestecak4945 ah sorry, I misunderstood.

[@josephinestecak4945]

@@saolálainn we have taken this as a bit of a challenge to get the kw usage way down. Working so far for first month since last Bill!

[@TotemCrow]

Just been saying how cold my feet still are even being well wrapped up and I caught your video. Straight on to Amazon and have one coming tomorrow. No more cold feet. My feet make such a difference to how my whole body feels. Thank you for this info.

[@carolineowen7846]

Wear proper skateboarding trainers, have insoles that are for warmth, and wear wool based socks, even ones designed for horse riding, they are thin and long so will not bulk out our footwear. Also wear leg warmers :) Alpaca is great for leg warmers to wear over leggings, or under trousers, even ski wear, or any winter based activity sport. Put a mat under your feet if you are sitting alot (like wfh) even cardboard works.

[@helentucker6407]

Thanks vivarium heater tip. 👍

[@tjah0732]

I'm in sw UK and I think that is a great idea , thanks for sharing

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Thanks!

[@jedics1]

this reminds me of the heated jackets for construction workers Ive seen, they use an electric drill battery and are generally very bulky but it got me thinking that a much lighter lower powered design could be a great product eg 10 watts spread across the pants and top with a flatter smaller battery pack put in the soles of the shoes to go with it.

[@tomatobrush3283]

I use a £25 convection heater, it has options 750w, 1250w or combined 2000w. It is not cheap but it is the best at heating the person quickly. I run it on 700w on low and turn it off and on as needed.

[@aiferapple1246]

Just ordered my heat pad £11 from Amazon 7w. I've got a hot water bottle and sleeping bag all ready to go. Thank you so much for your advice 😊👍

[@redmarty774]

Please post the link x

[@MmrBader]

What are they called?

[@oneoflokis]

If you DON'T HEAT YOUR HOME (properly) for a couple of years (Because you can't afford to fix your ch boiler, say, or buy a new one) THEN over that time, not only will your house be damp (except in the couple of rooms you just might be able to run a dehumidifier in) AND YOUR FURNITURE WILL ALL GET MOULDY AND RUINED. I know: it happened to me!

[@debbiehenri345]

Yes, after switching all 3 of our dehumidifiers off in April, we recently switched the most efficient one back on. I'd noticed our bed was starting to feel cold and damp about a month ago, and worried about what was happening to the clothes in our wardrobe. That one dehumidifier makes all the difference to that half of the cottage. It's only on for 2 hours a night, and that's enough to do the job.

[@InappropriateShorts]

bro YEARS????

[@oneoflokis]

@@InappropriateShorts Yes "bro", years!! That's what happens when your central heating is broken. Why are you calling yourself "KZbin" anyway??

[@oneoflokis]

@@debbiehenri345 A dehumidifier helps a bit... But like I said, ogrr years.. Your house will get ruined without proper heating, or, if you have an old house w fireplaces, at least having coal/log fires in several downstairs rooms in winter, depending on the size of the house, for heat rises.

[@lilbullet158]

Good video. I'll be looking into that... This year I'll be avoiding using my gas fire as much as possible. The one thing I will be doing is keeping my hot water on for one hour a day to stop the pipework freezing if the temperature gets too cold. It's also not a bad idea to invest in a few thermos flasks to store some hot water you may need through the day, either for tea/ coffee or even some light washing up.

[@andrewsloan4228]

Got a 3ltr pump flask, very handy n keeps warmer for longer.

[@lilbullet158]

@@andrewsloan4228 I've never even heard of one of those. What Make and model do you have ? I'd be interested in buying one.

[@davidhayes5382]

@@lilbullet158 reptile heat mat. Amazon there about 15 £€$

[@karyne826]

Good ideas

[@dancoulson6579]

One thing I'd like to make clear to everyone - Turning the radiator to 6 does not heat the room more rapidly - It just heats it up to a higher temperature, wasting energy. I set my radiator to 1 and it brings the room to about 19*c, which is perfectly warm enough. If it was set to 6, it would take the same amount of time to reach 19*c, but then it would keep climbing and get uncomfortably warm. Gas boilers are intelligent - They'll detect when all radiators are starting to close and turn themselves off for 20 minutes or so. After 20 minutes, they'll turn on the pump and check the backpressure. Only when the backpressure falls (ie. A radiator is now open because the temperature has dropped) will the boiler turn back on. Another thing I like to do - Utilize waste heat. If you've finished using the oven to cook something, leave the oven door open for 10 minutes after you've turned it off. Move things like playstations, computers, etc a greater distance from the wall... The waste heat they produce should be vented to the room - not against a cold wall where it's absorbed away. Back when I used to run my server 24/7 I would use a foil pipe running from the server room to my bedroom. It was enough to not need the heating on at night. Considering the server had to be on anyway, I might as well make the most of the heat it produces... Not a very elegant solution. But it did work. As for damp, consider using a dehumidifier. Set them, and forget about them. Most good models come with a drain port that can be vented to outside through a very small opening. Once they've dried the air enough, they shut down and periodically turn on to maintain that level of dryness. Don't set them stupidly dry, or you'll again waste energy while giving yourself cracked lips and nose-bleeds. But a comfortable level where mould will have difficulty growing.

[@robvannNS]

Aliexpress has a variety of kits for retrofitting clothing for heating. These are very cheap, available in a wide range of sizes and run on usb power. There is also all sorts of heated clothing also running off usb power. I would think a couple of battery packs and some heated clothing would be very useful particularly in the event of power blackouts.

[@xanderjames6510]

This is new and I'm intrigued. Thank you!

[@toma.israel]

Great info, y'old Jock you! Peace from a Canadian Scot.👊💥

[@stephenjohnson6915]

Great aadvice m from durham england

[@someboy89]

thanks dude, a refreshingly insightful vid that just poped up on my tv

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Thanks!