freezing out

It's freezing out and we wish our homes could be a little warmer. And while we all know the standard practices from adjusting the thermostat to making sure our windows are sealed and lighting a fire, there are definitely some tricks we're missing.
外面天寒地冻，我们真希望屋里能暖和点。我们熟知的保暖标准方法无外乎调高空调的温度，把窗户关严实，壁炉里生起火。还有些保暖小绝招是你不知道的哟。

unused rooms

1. Close off unused rooms.
不使用的房间就关上房门。

Keeping doors closed won't just prevent cold air from moving into the rest of the house -- it will help contain the heat you've generated.
保持房门关闭不仅可以防止冷空气进入其他房间，还可以保存已经产生的暖气。

ceiling fans

2. Set your ceiling fans to rotate clockwise.
让吊扇顺时针旋转。

Whether you know it or not, your ceiling fan needs to be changed seasonally. By setting them clockwise in the winter at a lower speed, you can drive warm air down towards you and your guests.
你可能不知道，你应该按季节调整吊扇的运转方向。在冬天，让吊扇以顺时针方向低速运转，可以将暖空气抽下来，为你和家里的客人保暖。

sheets

3. Change your sheets.
换张床单。

Again, sometimes simple is tremendously effective when it comes to keeping warm. Swap cotton for flannel sheets, grab a down comforter and don't forget about the value of extra blankets.
这再一次证明，小小的保暖绝招可以发挥大大的用处。把棉布的床单换成法兰绒的，铺床羽绒被，别忘了再铺上毯子哟。

floor

4. Add some layers to your floor.
加层地毯。

Area rugs aren't just a way to add color and style -- they were invented for the practical reason of keeping your floors cozy. Floors account for as much as 10 percent of heat loss if they're not insulated, according to the National Energy Foundation, and rugs can be that missing insulation. They'll keep cool air from seeping up into the room, and your toes will definitely thank you.
区域地毯不仅可以使地面看起来有色彩层次，格调十足，还有很实际的作用——使你家的地板踩上去暖绵绵暖烘烘。根据英国国家能源基金会研究表明，因为没有对地板采取隔热措施导致的热量流失占到了10%之多，而区域地毯正可以解决这一问题。地毯可以防止冷空气渗入室内，你的脚趾一定会感激你的。

Foil

5. Foil away.
加层金属薄片。

Wasted heat means wasted money -- but a little DIY can always save the day. Putting tin foil behind the radiators in your home reflects heat back into the room, rather than allowing it to escape through the walls.
浪费热能就等于浪费电费。——小小的DIY就能解决这个问题。在房间里的取暖器背后加层锡质的金属薄片，热能就会被反射到屋里，而不是从墙壁流失出去。

bathroom fan

6. Turn off your bathroom fan.
关上浴室的换气扇。

And the one in your kitchen, for that matter! Exhaust fans in these rooms pull hot air that rises to the ceiling out of your home. If you must use them, turn them on sparingly and be sure to shut them off when you're done.
也关上厨房的换气扇吧，为了保暖！这些房间的换气扇会将悬浮的热空气抽到室外。如果你一定要用换气扇，尽量减少使用的时间，用完之后一定要关上。

old-fashioned

7. Try something old-fashioned.
尝试一些传统的方法。

Hot water bottles may seem old school, but hey, they still work. If you don't have those, running a hot pan over your sheets works, too.
热水袋看起来十分老土，但却十分适用。如果你没有热水袋，把平底锅烧热了，也可以捂热床单。

furniture

8. Re-arrange your furniture.
重新调整家具布局。

Sitting by the window can cause radiant heat loss from your body to the glass and make you feel cold. To avoid this, make sure your furniture is not in front of a large window or pushed up against an outside wall. Additionally, avoid placing large pieces of furniture in front of radiators as the say, couch or sofa, will absorb the heat you want.
如果你坐在窗户旁边，热辐射就会从你身上流失到窗外，你就会感觉冷。为了避免这种情况，你应该保证你的家具不是背靠着大窗户或外墙。另外，不要将睡椅或沙发这样的大件家具放在取暖器面前，这些家具也会吸取热能。

bill

9. Worry about the person, not the bill.
多关心人，少操心电费。

Hats, cozy socks and turtleneck sweaters can all be good friends this season. And who doesn't love enjoying a good cup of hot cocoa by the fire? If done right, focusing on heating yourself can give you that warm feeling you've been missing while also helping slash those horror-inducing heating bills.
帽子、棉袜、高翻领毛衣都可以成为你的保暖好伙伴。端着一杯香浓的热可可，坐在壁炉边，谁不喜欢这样的享受呢？如果这些步骤都做到了，就专心想着为自己保暖吧，你不仅会找到一种久违的暖意，还能节省取暖消耗的可怕电费。