Re-insulating your house and cranking up the heat are two ways to make your house warmer, but they can be exorbitantly expensive. Luckily, there are so many affordable hacks to keep warm in your house in the winter, and we made a list of 13 essentials under $50 on Amazon. Think: insulated curtains, space heaters and towel warmer buckets. You can even redecorate with some stylish area rugs, or install this amazingly cozy electric fireplace heater.
So, say goodbye to being cold in your own home and hello to these cost-efficient solutions. Rest assured, you won’t have to settle for feeling cold all winter long.
13 Essentials to Keep Warm at Home
- Rugrats: Area rugs may look cute, but they also provide an additional layer of insulation to trap heat and minimize drafts. I personally love this vintage-looking one with a floral theme, but grab one that suits your style — $36
- Piping Hot: There’s nothing that warms me up quite like a hot cup of tea. And Celestial Seasonings Herbal Tea Sampler comes with a wide range of flavors that’ll keep your palate happy — $3
- Warm Hands, Warm Heart: Although you might generally save the hand warmers for the ski slopes, get this pair of rechargeable ones to use in your home. They can run for up to 16 hours, so use ’em while you work, watch movies and more — $24
- Hot Seat: Even if you don’t have back pain or period cramps, there’s something incredibly relaxing about lying atop this heating pad. With 10 heat settings and auto shut-off, you’ll totally get your money’s worth — $40
- Ambiance: While adding ambiance, this portable electric fireplace heater also emits quite a bit of heat. With 1,500 watts of power and a realistic flame effect, it’s a homey addition to your cozy abode — $40
- Bed Head: The getting-out-of-bed struggle just got way more real with Bedsure’s GentleSoft Heated Blanket Electric Throw. Featuring four time settings and six heat levels, it’s seriously a bedtime must-have — $43
- Safety First: DREO’s Space Heater is perfect for a large space like your living room or office. Thanks to the ETL-listed Shield360° system, tip-over protection and overheat protection, it’s super safe for daily use — $45
- Window Magic: Since drafts often sneak through older windows, you should consider getting insulated curtains. They block out light, too, so they’re perfect for hanging in your bedroom — $30
- Cold Air Out: Cold air isn’t welcome here! The Twin Draft Guard Hug N Fit Original Dual Draft Stopper is perfect for drafty doors and windows to keep warm air in and cold air out — $20
- Air Traffic: Direct warm air to colder rooms with these magnetic vent air and heat deflectors. Since they attach with a magnet, they work for wall and ceiling vents, too — $35
- Shower Savior: Holding 36 liters at once, this towel warmer bucket can fit towels, robes and blankets. That way, you won’t have to experience that post-shower chill ever again — $50
- Drink Up: Keep your hot drinks hot with Bearwind’s Coffee Mug Warmer. It shuts off after 12 hours, promising to keep your coffee, tea and other drinks warm all day long — $20
- Toasty Toes: Yes, the quality of your socks will make a difference! Hot Feet’s thermal socks for women provide thick insulation. We promise your toes will feel toastier than ever — $25
