I have nagged for a few weeks about getting a curtain pole cut down and fixed over the internal door leading to the Arctic utility room, were an icy blast comes through the gaps around the old door, I wanted to get a curtain fixed up. The nagging has paid off and hubby set to getting the job done.
This is just a temporary measure, Its a solid stone wall and took a bit of drilling.
I got the curtain up that I lined with thermal lining
It was cheaper to buy a pair of thermal linings than buy a single door lining
These were 60" x 90" and cost £20.95 I bought two packs of them, so I have enough to do some other doors, we have three external doors.
In return for putting up the curtain pole that was also a redundant one from when we moved in, I repaired his waterproof trousers
He had split them in a delicate area.
Today we have friends coming down for a few days, they will be arriving this afternoon, I have made a big pot of Stovies
Its another Scottish dish, made up from left over roast beef potatoes and onions, its now in the bottom oven and will be something warming for them when they arrive
I also have some bread dough proving
We will have fresh bread with the Stovies.
M who is coming really feels the cold so I have been getting the house all toasty warm and have hot water bottles at the ready for her and some extra blankets.
I am really excited about her arriving, she is a good crafting friend of mine so a couple of days will be spent crafting in the cabin, while her husband plays with hubby and his big boy toys.
I am just going to pop over and see C senior next door as its her birthday today.
Happy Birthday C senior.
I put thermal linings on my curtains and it has made a deal of difference. The house warms up quicker and the heating does not need to be set over 15c. I have another pole to put up once the Christmas decs come down and then I will be making curtains again. I will be making bread on Monday I think, I have never made Stovies, they look and sound lush.
ReplyDeleteDo you attach your linings permanant or do you take them down again in the spring
DeleteI agree that exta pair of curtains is well worth the effort of putting up.
ReplyDeleteI am now thinking about curtains and blinds for elesewere, but it is just a thought :-)
DeleteWe have some thin, but very pretty curtains up on the door which leads to freezing cold conservatory. I bought some floral tapestry fabric prior to Christmas but just can't face making up a curtain. By the time the get round to it I expect it will be spring! XX
ReplyDeleteSorry, not sure if it's typing errors or brain errors causing me to write the wrong words!
DeleteTake more water with it :-) I dont enjoy doing curtains, I am so glad its not something that has to be done on a regular basis
DeleteMeant to put thermal linings in the pretty cotton curtains which are hanging in front of the patio doors near where we sit at our computers. But other things have got in the way of doing this job, so it will be probably not done this winter, meanwhile I wrap up in a blanket to keep me warm!
ReplyDeleteIt is strange how these important jobs get pushed to one side and before we know it the time has passed
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