04/07/2024
🥶Feeling the cold this winter?
This is a really thorough article explaining some common culprits in Australian homes and some sensible remedies.
Note: This particular article is most applicable to areas with cold winters or cold night time temperatures- not tropical northern parts of the country.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-04/retrofitting-australian-homes-for-winter-to-cut-costs-emissions/104044086?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1fQZ3utPg4g9HEw4ncjAJ6QOegcWjDB3EPN35pLGxbcTkd6Z74Ki6TfOY_aem_Jh5tNPm5LQD2uD2wAY7jyA
Australian homes are notoriously cold in winter — draughty, with poor insulation, thin glass and inadequate heating. But there's a growing movement of people retrofitting their homes to make them cheaper to run and more comfortable year-round, while also reducing emissions.
