I’m a huge fan of insulation. A well-insulated home traps free winter Sun so you don’t need much heating on sunny days, and reduces the cost of heating on those days when the Sun doesn’t do it for you. Insulation also lets you enjoy life more as you’re no longer living within a 2m radius […]
I just saw your column in The Star, mentioning bubble wrap for window insulation. The contributor recommended sticking the wrap to the window with a little water. I tried that, but found it fiddly. They also mentioned stationery stores as a source for bubble wrap, but if you buy it there you’re paying over 4 […]
In response to your article about keeping warm in winter I would like to share my enthusiasm for bubble wrap. It simply sticks on a window with a little water. It is amazing what a big difference it makes to the temperature in the house. If your lucky you can find free bubble wrap (some […]
Adding to the bubble wrap phenomenon, we bought a huge 30 metre roll of bubble wrap for $16.00 at Mitre 10 Mega along with foam tape for lining the window joins in our damp, draughty rental. Apparently the demand for Bubble wrap has been overwhelming. Kiwi ingenuity at it’s very best!
I have put up bubble wrap on my bedroom windows. It needs blue tac. On a window that is not important to the outside look it seems to work well and there is no condensation to worry about. Mind you that moisture probably condenses somewhere else. I shall put up more this winter.
I have three Heat Pumps and they dry out the air so efficiently that the bubble wrap kept falling off, especially the high windows. I came up with this solution. Take a 450ml spray bottle and half fill with water. Add three teaspoons of PVA craft glue and shake until dissolved. Spray on the bubble […]
Free recycled curtains for bedrooms and living areas are available to people on low incomes through the Community Energy Action’s Curtain Bank. Call 0800 GET WARM for a measurement form.
Do-it-Yourself window insulation is available through Community Energy Action. It starts from $29 and can be as effective as retrofit double glazing in reducing heat loss and condensation. It will help keep your home warmer and healthier for a fraction of the cost of double glazing!” Check them out on their website, www.cea.co.nz; they are […]
We have found that by placing a fan in front of our built in fireplace we use less wood and get more heat from the fire. Basically, the increased airflow over the fires surface, transfers the heat to the air at a faster rate, which makes the room much warmer. The same fan can be […]
For those with a wood burner or pellet heater: Install a small swiveling fan high up in a corner of the room. It will drive warm air down to where you need it most and, if you like, into adjoining rooms.