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Keeping Warm without Breaking the Bank
While it rarely gets really cold in Victoria, it still dips below zero regularly through the winter months. Here's a round-up of ways to keep warm without spending a lot of money:
- Make a Simple Fleece Scarf from just 1/6 metre of polar fleece (buy a remnant or make extras for stocking stuffers!) -- instructions from Make It From Scratch.
- Make your own Snuggie-style blanket -- instructions at Suite 101
- Make a Draft Doger -- instructions at Tiny Old House.
- Make your own Bed Warmers -- pattern from Make it Do
- Seven Tips to Save on your Heating Bills -- from the Family Balance Sheet
- BC Hydro offers some great tips on Draft-Proofing your home. Not all of them are frugal, but the savings will add up.
Bonus tip: for those frosty mornings, here's how to make your own windshield de-icer.
Do you have any great tips for keeping warm in the winter?
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