Winter is here and that means the temperature is about to drop, especially in the southern states of Australia. We thought it was timely to give you a few little winter tips for survival… not just for you, but also for your budget!
- Eat well – it is time to increase the fruit and veggie intake and make sure you are eating well over the winter months. It is so easy to ditch the healthy eating for all those yummy winter foods, but we all know that more fruit and vegetables will help our overall health and wellness, plus keep those colds at bay. A great hint… add some garlic to your sauces as garlic is a traditional remedy and prevention for colds and flus.
- Layer Up – we know the benefit of this at Gutter-Vac as we are working outdoors, on roofs, cleaning gutters so through winter layering up is a great way to not only keep warm, but as the day progresses, to be able to take some layers off. This is a great tip for everyone, not just those of us that work outdoors because it is common in Australia to have a cold winter’s morning, but by the afternoon it can feel like a warm spring day.
- Keep your energy bills lower – this tip combines a number of items that will all help keeping your energy bills lower or not needing to crank your heater up. They are all simple things that make a difference.
- Shut curtains and blinds (particularly after the sun has gone down) as heat is quickly lost through glass windows.
- Close up any unused rooms so you are not trying to heat your whole house.
- Cover up draughts under doors with ‘draught snakes’ – did you know that 25% of heat loss in winter is caused by ‘air leakage’?
- Cover bare floors with rugs
- When sitting, watching TV, why not grab a rug rather than simply turning the heater up. When sitting your body temperature will drop, so cover up.
- Exercise – yes, we know the urge to hibernate is great, but exercise will not only keep you fit and healthy, it will also fight off those winter blues, so rug up and get out for a walk or a run. Why not try hot yoga or grab a friend and exercise together.
Winter may not be your favourite season of the year, but if all else fails, why not embrace the winter months and organise a trip to the snow! For some of you, a trip to the snow might be as simple as opening your back door and you will have a winter wonderland in your own backyard!
Keep warm and put on another layer…. We will be!
