10 ways to keep warm when the power goes out

Winter is steadily approaching and with that comes the rain and bad weather, so when the power goes out, having a way to keep warm is top priority.

If you rely on electricity for your heat source, then your teeth are going to be chattering and this can lead up to a very bad situation. If you know you can’t handle being without electricity on a winter’s day, plan ahead and browse through Off Grid’s range of backup power solutions.

Here are 10 ways to stay warm and cozy without electricity:

o The more body heat we can contain around us, the warmer we’ll be. Put a snug wool hat on your head that fits down over your ears. You will instantly begin to feel a lot warmer.

o Layering is your best bet. You want to make sure your bottom layer of clothing will wick away any moisture. If you sweat in cotton, the damp fabric will suck all the body heat straight out of you. A wool long sleeved shirt as your next layer will give you loads of warmth.

o Don’t forget about your toes. A pair of thick wool socks will keep your feet warm, especially when paired with a pair of lined boots. Of course if you are inside you won’t need the boots.

o Blankets are good. Wool blankets or a nice heavy quilt are even better!

o Avoid opening and closing the doors. If you do need to go outside, go through the garage or other area so that it acts as an airlock and doesn’t let the cold inside.

o Block drafts. If it’s really, really cold, you can place rolled up towels at the base of the front door or hang blankets over a drafty window.

o Use natures heat – the sun. If it is a sunny day, place your blankets in the sunlight and let them soak up the heat.

o A hot beverage to warm up your insides. There is nothing better than a bowl of hot soup and a cup of hot tea to keep your body warm. However this is only possible if you have prepared beforehand and you have hot water on hand.

o Do some exercise. Some jumping jacks and high knees will warm you up in as little as five minutes.

What do you do when its winter and you’re stuck without power? Plan ahead and you won’t have to try remember all these tips when you’re freezing and the power is out.