Staying on top of your monthly budget during the cold winter months can be a tricky business. Warming up the house with electricity and other sources of fuel, eating a little more, buying adorable scarves and coats by the ton, and so many other winter splurges. These things are precisely how you end up spending more in winter than any other season.
Never fear! Seriously. Stop all the fearing. The king is here to help you stick to your budget, while considering all the extras that make winter bearable.
Protect your garden.
Gardens cost oh so much to create and maintain, so to let whatever money and effort you’ve poured into it during the warmer months not go to waste by investing in these 3 simple tips. Not only are they cost effective, but they will help you avoid spending way too much when spring comes around.
- Spread 5cm of mulch on the ground to surround your plants and help maintain a constant temperature, which will prevent constant freezing and thawing of your plants.
- Keep the wind out and protect young or delicate plants by hammering stakes into the ground surrounding them and wrap a tough fabric around the stakes to create a barrier.
- Sprinkle water on young plants, which will freeze overnight and then melt during the day and keep the plants hydrated.
Keep your home warm on a budget.
Heat costs money. it’s a major drain on the old budget, which is why it’s good to make sure you aren’t wasting it by literally letting it escape through the cracks.
- Check the most common places that heat could be escaping from, and insulate them if you can (even bubble wrap will work). Air duct cleaning Houston is recommended if you don’t want to to invest in a brand-new HVAC unit. Heating yourself is more efficient than heating your entire home, so wrap up warmly with scarves, socks, slippers, and save a little on heating costs.
- Make sure your heaters are working correctly and that nothing is sitting in front of or on top of them to prevent the heat from dispersing.
- Install modern HVAC system as it is energy efficient. Check this guide to keeping your AC unit maintained to save the cost for repair.
- Shut the doors on any rooms that you’re not using and keep the heat where you need it most.
- Invest in door draught blockers to stop the cold air from creeping in.
- As your body temperature drops, you’ll be tempted to turn up the heat, so grab a blanket, use a hot water bottle or beanie baby, and keep warm in your home.
- Stop the chill from rising and spreading throughout the house (or room) by covering bare floors with rugs and mats.
Beat the winter blues.
The cold season = more chances to get ill, so take extra care.
- Make sure that you are eating a balanced diet, because this will not only help you avoid picking up too much winter weight, but it will boost your body’s ability to fight off infections.
- A well-rested you is a happy you, so get more sleep. Even just 30 minutes more will have a big impact.
- Wash your hands more frequently to keep the germs at bay.
- Stay active to keep yourself fit and healthy, warmer (hey, exercise helps you keep you warm), and ready to face summer.
Take an off-season holiday.
Beat the cold and cut down on costs at the same time by going on holiday during the off-season. Our sunny land means that when the warmth dials down, off-season rates apply. So, do a little online research, find a spot that offers spectacular views and access to a fireplace, and take some well-deserved time off from real life.
Keep your insurance costs down low.
You can also keep your overall costs low by switching to the king’s royal cover. It’s affordable, gives you a range of car, home, and buildings insurance options, and offers you the chance to choose your own excess.
Don’t wait for your budget to freeze over. Get a quote online, pop the king an email at [email protected], or if you prefer, give our royal sales team on 0860 50 50 50.
