Snowpocalypse. Snowmageddon. Whatever you call it, snow in Seattle has a way of disrupting our lives. Most of us, while true pros at walking around in the rain without an umbrella, aren’t exactly experts at dealing with cold temperatures and all they bring … so we checked in with a Flyhomes Crew teammate, Rachel, for tips on staying warm in the snow. She used to live in the High Sierras, so Rachel knows snow. Some of her tricks may surprise you!
Turn on your ceiling fan
You know that heat rises. But did you ever connect that to using a fan in winter? Keeping your ceiling fan on low in the clockwise direction will circulate warmer air that’s trapped close to the ceiling. Using the fan to more evenly distribute the heat that’s already in your home can help you lower your thermostat to save on your heating bill.
Showering: hot and cold
A cold shower when it’s cold outside (and possibly inside)? Yes! The cold water will increase your blood circulation, which helps warm you from the inside. You don’t need to stand under an icy stream for very long. Start with hot water, then finish with a cold blast. If you read James Bond novels, you know Ian Fleming gave 007 a habit of doing this … so you’re in cool company (literally).
Only use the rooms you actually use
Contain heat in the room or rooms where you spend most of your time by closing doors to rooms you don’t use every day or can do without during a snowstorm. You can tack up a heavy blanket over open doorways for the same effect. Plus, block drafts with towels, sheets, or pool noodles if you have those handy (summer, meet winter!).
One last tip: bake!
When Rachel was snowed in, she’d use the time for a baking frenzy and to meal prep for the coming days. A fresh batch of warm cookies sure sounds like a good way to make a home more cozy.
Stuck inside and thinking about buying a home? Use the time to chat with us!
