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WINTER is here, and so is the challenge of staying warm without sending your heating bills through the roof.
Let’s be real – nobody wants to shiver their way through cold evenings under a mountain of blankets.
Luckily, one savvy homeowner has come up with a budget-friendly solution that’ll warm your living room without cranking up the thermostat.
Taking to TikTok, the account ‘wac.rocks’ shared a brilliant hack they call the terracotta room heater, proving you don’t need to break the bank to stay cozy.
Known for their clever “Whack Hacks,” the account walked followers through the easy process.
Start with three Aldi Hotel Collection candles, which cost just £3.49 each.
Another tip is that any affordable, smaller candles that fit your setup will do the job.
Grab a terracotta pot – often lying unused in yours or a friend’s garden – or pick one up for next to nothing. Clean it up if necessary.
Light the candles and place the terracotta pot on top.
“It’s that simple,” they explained. “You’ll feel the pot warm up, and it’ll slowly start to heat the room.”
Experts say that a Terracotta pot is fantastic at absorbing heat and radiating it evenly.
As the candles burn, they generate heat, which the terracotta pot traps and releases into the surrounding air.
It’s a low-cost, energy-efficient way to warm small spaces – and a clever solution for keeping your heating bills down.
While the terracotta room heater hack is a clever and budget-friendly solution, there are important safety considerations and potential drawbacks to keep in mind.
1. Draught-proof your home
It takes time and money to heat up your home, so it’s important that you do as much as you can to keep in the warmth. Close your doors and windows, and fill any gaps with a draught excluder.
2. Dial down your thermostat
According to Energy UK, turning down your thermostat by just one degree Celsius could cut your heating bill by up to 10%, and save you around £85 per year. Plus, if you don’t have a thermostat, installing one could save up to £70 per year!
3. Move furniture around
Make sure not big, bulky furniture like sofas are blocking radiators.
4. Wash clothes on a lower temp and add an extra spin
Unless it’s bedding, towels or really dirty items, dial down the temperature to 20 or 30 degrees, and do a double spin to remove excess water.
5. Heat the person not the home
There’s not point heating up a room that no one is sitting in, so be mindful about which radiators are on.
First, there’s the risk of fire, as candles are an open flame and can easily cause accidents if left unattended.
The setup can become unstable if the pot isn’t properly secured or placed on a sturdy, heat-resistant surface.
It’s crucial to extinguish the candles before leaving the room or going to sleep.
Additionally, burning candles in a poorly ventilated space can lead to a buildup of carbon monoxide, a dangerous and potentially lethal gas.
To avoid this, always ensure the room is well-ventilated when using this method.
Sudden temperature changes might also cause the pot to crack, which could create a safety hazard.
Tackling laundry in the winter can be a challenge, but these handy tips can help you stay on top of it:
These hacks can help you keep your laundry routine efficient and your clothes fresh, even during the colder months.
AARON RAMSDALE returned from his fractured finger injury to produce a string of heroic saves to bag Southampton a precious point.
Ramsdale was back in the line-up for the first time since early November wearing a special glove with two fingers in one extra large alien-like finger slot.
It did the trick as the ex-Arsenal shot-stopper denied rasping shots from Alex Iwobi and Harry Wilson to squash Fulham’s hopes of soaring into sixth place, above Manchester City.
Incoming Saints boss Ivan Juric was sitting in the stands at Craven Cottage since 1pm with a thick black coat on and a cup of tea in hand, knowing there is a lot of work to be done.
After all the point was only Saints’ second in eight-matches in what has been a bleak season with former boss Russell Martin sacked last Sunday.
Fulham started brightly with Iwobi latching onto a pass from Josh King and curling a shot at goal which took Aaron Ramsdale’s fingertips to keep out.
Fulham 17-year-old midfielder King was making his first Prem start, starting alongside Tom Cairney having walked out at age 11 for the play-off semi-final against Derby with the Fulham skipper.
Saints hit back though with Adam Arsmtrong having a shot blocked in the box.
Fulham looked stronger but their plan of attack consisted with Robinson running the length of the pitch and sending one into the box.
There was the odd pretty passing sequence but no real end product, with Harry Wilson firing a shot over the bar midway through the first-half as only the odd clacker could be heard in the Cottage.
Even Saints’ chants of “you’re support is f***ing s***” was strained before Iwobi livened things up again by cracking a shot just wide of the far post.
Fulham emerged from the restart with a fire in their bellies.
All Saints fans could do was laugh at yet another dismal performance, chanting “we’ve had a shot, we’ve had a shot” when finally they had their first one on target through Armstrong 55 minutes in.
Adama Traore came on an hour in and instantly made a difference, zipping down the right flank and firing an inch-perfect cross to Iwobi who forced Ramsdale into a blinding save.
Ramsdale was back again with another jaw-dropping save to keep out a rasping close-range shot from Wilson.
Traore almost won the game for Fulham late on but dragged his low shot agonisingly wide of the far post from the edge of the box.
MANCHESTER UNITED failed to impress as they were swept aside by Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Dean Huijsen headed the visitors into the lead after escaping marker Joshua Zirkzee in the 28th minute.
Noussair Mazraoui was then at fault in the 60th minute as he gave away a reckless penalty for a foul on Justin Kluivert.
The Dutchman converted from the spot to double the visitor’s lead.
Antoine Semenyo then made it 3-0 two minutes later as he finished off a great move from the Cherries.
Bruno Fernandes was one player who managed to show some quality, while Tyrell Malacia continued to struggle for the Red Devils.
SunSport’s Ian Whittell has given his player ratings for the Man United performance…
Shaky on ball and his nervousness in holding it too long was transmitted to United supporters.
Bad conditions for a keeper but there were also some uncertain moments when he needed two attempts to grasp onto long shots.
Complained bitterly about the penalty he gave away but it was hard to make a case in his defence.
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Caught out, then panicked and tripped Justin Kluivert from behind to cap what was already an uninspiring display.
All too often was second to the ball or simply failed to get hold of his man, with Evanilson too elusive for the United defender to shackle.
Ruben Amorim believes Maguire is perfect for his three-at-the-back formation but the jury is still out on that one.
Stood watching as Semenyo swept in Bournemouth’s third goal, the latest in a long line of defensive embarrassments from United.
Seems to be struggling, like most of his defensive team mates, with the new system and incapable of doing even the basics.
Made a couple of good blocks and tried to become involved in attacking moments from wing-back, without having a huge impact.
On a day when United’s defence was again found wanting, however, he was not the worst culprit.
Booked for a cynical foul on Kluivert and too often struggled to cope with Bournemouth runners.
Too much of the game passed him by and did not last even the hour as United chased the game.
Like most of his team, guilty of some unforced errors but there was no faulting his work rate or drive.
Created a great chance when he hounded Dean Huijsen off the ball and set up Bruno Fernandes but gave up the ball for Bournemouth’s third.
Terrible touch early on drew groans from the home fans, the first of a number of sloppy moments from the fit-again full-back.
Predictable that he should give away the free-kick from which the visitors opened the scoring and hooked at half-time.
The big winner from the Rashford controversy and could have lit up Old Trafford early on but placed a good chance straight at the keeper.
Not a performance on a par with his derby exploits but still looked United’s best hope of carving out a goal.
Playing higher, and wider, up the field these days and maybe there is a debate over whether that is the best use of his undoubted talents.
But in the last five minutes of the first half alone, he had three good chances which might have brought an equaliser.
Given the nod ahead of Rasmus Hojlund, a reward for some decent recent performances under his new manager but this was not one of them.
Was the closest Red to Dean Huijsen as he headed Bournemouth in front though United’s defending was such a mess, it was not clear whether he was Zirkzee’s responsibility.
Came on as part of a much-needed half-time defensive reshuffle by Amorim but failed to add stability.
Had a chance when clean through just after Bournemouth’s third but hit it straight at Kepa.
Looked like he might have a goal in him and at least forced Kepa into one good stop.
Substitutes (not used): Altay Bayindir, Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans, Antony.
