Are You Ready For Another Chicago Winter? Every Chicago resident knows that in the winter it gets cold. Really cold. There is no avoiding that. But you can learn how to adapt to the cold. If you are new to the Chicago area or even a longtime resident, you can benefit from some of these warming tips for the next Chicago winter: Warm Your Body First When you are inside a cold house your body that it is to warm up the entire house. Instead of cranking up the heat, why not put on an extra layer of clothing? You will feel warm right away and your utility bill might just be lower. That extra layer of clothing could also include a hat. You might've heard that you lose 80% of your body heat through your head. That's not actually true. But you do lose heat from any surface that's exposed. Wearing a hat inside isn't a bad idea. Turn On Your Ceiling Fan It might seem counterintuitive to turn on a fan when you're trying to warm up but a ceiling fan can actually help circulate rising warm air. Put it on its lowest setting and make sure it is in a clockwise direction that pushes air down. Take Cold and Hot Showers Yes, hot showers will warm you up but cold showers actually improve your body's circulation between skin and organs. Cold showers of also known to help improve your immune system. You can alternate between cold and hot to get all the benefits. Install a Programmable Thermostat A programmable thermostat lets you warm up the house a half an hour before you get home. That way you don't have to keep the heat on all day just to come into a comfy house. A lot of these new programmable thermostats can also be connected to a Smartphone app. Turn On the Oven Winter is a perfect time for baking. The longer you keep that oven on, the more you warm up the entire house. Time to break out those cookie recipes! It's another consideration to get ready for winter is to toss out all your winter clutter. That would be all the things that you once used at this time a year but are no longer utilizing. All your old sweaters, boots, coats, scarves and hats could all be turned over to Junk King Chicago West for quick disposal. You can also include any winter sporting equipment that has seen better days. All of that stuff can be donated to a charity so it doesn't have to go to waste. Getting rid of winter clutter might not warm you up but it will certainly make you feel better around the house. Put Junk King Chicago West on that job today. Are You Ready For Another Chicago Winter?