HOMEOWNERS across the US are finding a surprising way to stay warm this winter – and it only takes one simple household item.
The clever hack has taken off online as temperatures drop and people look for cheaper ways to keep the chill out.
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People are using swimming pool noodles to block chilly drafts and keep their homes cozy without turning up the heat.
One online user posted: “Garage door has space on either side… how should I fix?”
Their dad had a simple solution using pool noodles – those long foam floats usually seen in summer by the pool.
“My dad says just to use pool noodles, which idk how easy it is to find black ones,” the user wrote.
Another person replied: “If you want to use pool noodles, you can spray paint them black or any color you want.”
With another commenting: “You can buy a thicker bottom seal that attaches to door for this very situation”.
The trick works by cutting the noodle lengthwise and fitting it into gaps under doors or around garage edges to stop cold air from seeping in.
It’s a cheap, easy way to hold in heat without turning up the thermostat.
But that’s not the only creative fix homeowners are sharing this season. Others have found ways to beat the cold on a budget too.
Some people are covering windows with bubble wrap to keep warm air inside, while others are using old blankets and towels as makeshift draft stoppers.
Another popular hack involves putting foil behind radiators or heaters to reflect heat back into the room instead of letting it escape through the wall.
And with energy costs still high, many are turning to old-fashioned tricks like wearing layers, using electric blankets, or heating just one room at a time.
It turns out you don’t need fancy insulation to stay cozy this winter — sometimes all it takes is a summer pool float and a little creativity.
Energy Bills: By the Numbers
- 64% of Americans whose household pays a monthly electric and gas utility bill say those bills have increased compared to a year ago.
- 63% of billpayers indicate that their electric and gas utility bills are adding to their financial stress.
- 48% of all Americans say that rising electric and gas utility bills for consumers like them is a bad sign for the economy.
- 60% of Americans say they are not familiar with the state or local regulatory body that determines their utility bills. In a separate open-ended question, around 9 in 10 respondents could not correctly name their specific regulatory body.
Source: PowerLines
It’s a cheap, easy way to hold in heat without turning up the thermostat[/caption]
