WFH-ers...how are you planning to keep warm in the day this winter without spending a fortune?

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The last couple of winters DH and I were both WFH so it didn't seem wasteful to have the heating on for an extra hour here and there to take the chill off. Plus, obvs, gas was basically free compared to this winter coming 😂. We have the heating on for an hour in the mornings and then a couple of hours early evening, then usually go to bed when it gets chilly. Going to try and avoid having it on other than that wherever possible.

I'm planning to get a small oil radiator for my office (only to be switched on when absolutely necessary), buy some sheepskin bootie slippers (apparently warmer than synthetic materials?), and layer up clothes, blanket on lap, wear a hat between Teams calls. Plus a lot of soup. Anything obvious I'm missing?

I have ordered an oodie (was on sale recently) ,thermal leggings to wear under jeans, thermal vests,thermal socks and slippers and wee gloves that still allow you to let you key stuff.

Also look at the Uniqlo Heattech thermals - they come in three thicknesses and I can only wear the thickest ones on the coldest days. And not that expensive, and last for years. I recommend them to everyone, and they are a total lifesaver in the winter.

www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/women/innerwear-and-loungewear/innerwear

I usually wear fleece lined legging, primark £6.
My thick walking socks and slippers, jumper or fleece then a woollen wrap round my shoulders.
I'm seriously thinking of investing in a wood burner

Heat mat on a rug under DH's feet. The cold seems to strike up through the floor!

Rubber soled slippers for me.

Uniqlo thermals, thick fleece top, heated throw from Lakeland, fingerless gloves/wrist warmer, Scandi style felt bootee slippers. This ensemble looks dreadful but does the job.

We both WFH in the same office which unfortunately is the coldest room in the flat (but that works for summer!). Last year we got a small electric space heater which warms it up in no time, that worked well enough that we were able to leave the central heating off most of the day, except for an hour in the morning and an hour at night. So this winter it is fuzzy slippers, fleece coat I got from Uniqlo last year, and hot drinks. I may get a hot water bottle and see how that works.

We really dislike being too hot so naturally sleep a bit cooler/prefer a bit of a chill although that doesn't help when you are trying to type with cold fingers!

I've worked form home for over 10 years and it's the first year I've really had to consider the heating costs. (just got used to having heating on throughout the day.)
I've spent the summer getting my house insulated (under floor insulation and complete new roof including insulation (roof was in really bad condition anyway). I also have individual smart TRV valves so can set different temps for each room. (with office being warmest during the day).
Following this thread with interest.... I think I will invest in some thermals - already wear slippers. Also have got into the habit of when I make a hot drink i make two - one for now and one in a thermal flask for later. means boiling kettle half the number of times. Also by popping out for a walk lunchtime - both you warm up - and your house seems warmer in comparison when you come back in.

I filled fabric bags with 'value' rice to make heat in the microwave warm pads.

I made covers out of an old fleece top, but you could just wrap them.
Safer than a hot water bottle and hold the heat well. Our cat liked them, too.

Hot Rox handwarmers are a bit spendy, but you charge them via a usb cable and then they can be switched on and off and used to heat feet/hands as needed. I stick mine in my boots to warm them up a bit.

We cuddle up in bed with jumpers and a hot water bottle when we’re not on calls! It’s been lovely the last two winters.