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INFORMATION FOR OLDER AUSTRALIANS
Tips to keep your house (and you!) warmer
Energy bills tend to increase in the winter months when we spend more
time inside and turn up the heating. Keeping warm can be done in a greener, cleaner way. Here are allcare’s top tips to keep your house warmer.
Use your curtains
Heavy lined curtains which extend below the window frame, insulate your windows and help keep the warmth inside.
Open up blinds and curtains on north facing windows in the morning and west facing windows in the afternoon.
Keep south facing windows shuttered on colder days as they do not capture much sunlight.
Seal up gaps and cracks
By sealing up gaps and cracks that let in the cold air, you help to keep your house warmer. This can simply be done by:
• Installing weather strips around doors and windows
• Using gap filler for cracks in the walls
• Using a door snake at the bottom of your door
These items can all be purchased at your local hardware store and are inexpensive options.
28 allcare Connect newsletter Winter 2020