9 Hacks to Stay Warm This Fall

With colder weather right around the corner, it’s about that time to start wearing more layers and turning up the heat. But when the temperature starts to drop below zero, it can be hard to stay warm no matter how many scarves and coats you wear – unless you really crank up the thermostat which can leave you with gargantuan electric bills. So for the best ways to heat things up, and not spend a fortune doing so, check out these 9 hacks to stay warm this fall.

Plant pot room heater.

Put a dish on a heat-proof mat, then place candles on the dish. Place a grill over it, with a plant pot on top, with a penny over the hole to close ventilation. You’ve just made your own DIY room heater.

Reverse ceiling fan.

Warm air rises, so running your ceiling fan in the normal direction will only keep warm air near the ceiling. Switch your ceiling fan in reverse to force more warm air towards the ground.

Heavier curtains.

If you have thin curtains during the warmer months, it’s a great investment to get heavier wool or fleece drapes as it gets colder outside. This will better insulate your windows, letting less cold air in from outside.