/diy/ - Do It Yourself

put extra insulation on bottom and top
put insulation blocks in any sky lights or vents
put insulation over windows
make sure furnace runs well and have plenty of propane at hand

I know guys who work up north all winter and make 150k in 4 months. they use shit to utterly seal the windows and all but one door. they then buy some insulation at a hardware store and just cover both the top and bottom of the trailer. some guys even put it on the sides.
then they get like 8 big boi tanks of propane and swap them out each time one goes dry, plus they do maintenance on the furnace 2-4 times a winter.

>>1769896
an inch of XPS foam on every surface you can get to. windows are going to be your enemy, during the day its fine but at night try and drape them to retain heat

>>1769896
buy a house

>>1769896
A wood stove.

>>1769913

Even good heavy curtains or honeycomb type blinds will make a world of difference on the windows.

>>1769918

And this.

Thanks

>>1769896
Set that piece of shit on fire. Instant heat

>>1769918
not even amish people burn wood, no one wants to be near the stove 24/7 to throw another log on

the amish burn coal to buy them maybe 7 hours before needing to mess with it again

>>1769896
Move to SoCal

Light your farts

>>1770184
Just pack it full before you go to sleep and rekindle in the morning. Use more blankets.

>>1770184

Imagine not having a wife at home to tend to your fire...

Must feel bad man.

>>1770184
>not even amish people burn wood
most do actually, used to live in amish country, wood burning is huge there and everyone sells firewood.

oil radiator heater
30 bucks at tractor supply

will heat the FUCK out of any space

>>1770339
this, but make sure you have a power source that can supply 1500 watts

>>1770348
i've got power to supply 1500 watts to your moms ass.

>>1770184
>>1770265
>>1770315
i know this is impractical in a trailer

but before people even got the idea of burning wood in a metal box they had masonry heaters.
you load quite a lot of wood in there and burn it fast and clean with lots of air. the bricks get 2000°F hot on the inside outside stays around 140°F for 12 Hours.
>Tfw all modern "wood Stoves" are Coal Stoves with a few airflow modification. JUNK

>>1770770

My fireplace insert works similar to that. Once you have it going for a while it will heat up the entire mantle, the concrete wall it is mounted in, and even the tile/concrete floor probably 6-8 feet away will get nice and toasty. Then when the fire dies out it radiates that nice warmth out over a decent span of time.

>>1769899
What pray tell does your friend do?

>>1769896
I use one of these in the evenings. Or your could just wear one of those sherpa-lined boilersuits indoors

Get a portable fire pit. A small camp fire should keep your mobile home warm all night.

>>1769896
fuck off mexican nigger

Buy a small wall mounted wood stove. They make them for sail boats and such.

>>1770184
almost everyone in New Hampshire has a wood stove if they have a house

>>1775193
And die of carbon monoxide poisoning.

>>1777170
That's a myth. Carbon dioxide is heavier than air and will just leak out the bottom of his shitty trailer.
You're fine OP

Air seal and insulate + wood stove

Comfy, my man

INSILATE YOUR WATER LINES LEST YOU BUT A PIPE

>>1772001
obviously oil field work

>>1769896
it's a trailer, just tow it somewhere warm

have some friends over

Soviet lighthouse RTG

blump pls help anons

>>1769896
>What’s the best way to keep a shitty old trailer warm in the winter?
park it inside a heated barn or drag it somewhere warm

>>1769896
looks like a work in progress.
that window sill looks pretty cool

>>1777265
this is a gem of a post

>>1778739
based new idea even though its a troll
have a tiny entrance room separating the front door with the rest of the house so only a little heat escapes during the winter
thick black wool or fur or leather or mixed curtain for windows. white color facing the inside of the house to reflect heat.
Self-adhesive rubber (or similar natural material) seals around doors and windows and door draught excluders
are relatively cheap and easy to install.
south facing windows
buy the best insulated door and windows you can since its a tiny house. maybe make your own door
get windows with several glass sheets instead of just one
Don’t just close windows and doors — lock them so it seals the air gap better
it’s worth getting those doors and windows sealed before winter properly kicks in.
install special window treatments to capture and retain heat within your home
surround house with pest repellant plants so it blocks cold wind. figure out what kindof plants so sunlight
isnt blocked DURING winter time specifically.
Avoid planting tall vegetation on the south side of the house that may prevent the sunlight from reaching walls or windows.
Shade south and west windows and walls from the direct summer sun if summer overheating is a problem.
Deciduous plants can be used to provide summer shade while allowing low-angle winter sunlight to warm your home during the coldest months.
the less ambient space in your home the quicker it will warm up. plus objects can hold onto heat better than air
solar heat collector black cans in box with glass facing south toward sun with pipe going into house

>>1781805
paint outside of house black. only natural paint
make sure all gaps are sealed tight in the home.
keep door closed as much as possible
use rugs
insulate electrical outlets , Plumbing entrances
underground convection pipe into house, with cover flap for summer time
cook and eat in home? (maybe not because it attracts pest)
insulate any separator walls very much (make sure oxygen can still get in by vents and such)
have dogs to help heat inside of home
You also have to be careful of ice in their paws because it can act like little daggers
leaving computer on during winter, having computer fan blow toward you or the bed
mainly insulate the top half of the house so the warmth cant escape out of the house.
mail slots and doggy doors. When possible, keep these areas covered.
wait before draining bathtub of hot water. let the heat radiate out of the water first.
become a snowbird and leave your homestead during the harsh winter
put glass pots or vase outside with black river rocks inside. bring the pot inside once the sun sets for free warmth. grab them with oven gloves
or use crushed soap stone painted black in glass mugs
put a fake plastic holder place plug in unused outlets to stop any draft
build orgone energy accumulator box and see if it gives off heat
have minimum windows and doors. and try to keep them all south facing.
Place your bookshelves against the exterior walls, and they’ll help reduce heat loss.
place other shelves and storage against the walls also to act as pseudo insulation
Cover the key holes with something. maybe some type of a loose flap
knit blankets or sheets together to make them thicker or have a soft exterior but thick interior
have vents at the floor of the house and not at the top so hot air doesnt escape. double check this about co2 and carbon monoxide and other safety stuff
put air filter over the vent so the draft isnt so strong
grow skunk cabbage indoors
Clean Rain Gutters because they might get frozen

>>1781805
>>1781806
Fill your house with warm blooded animals or people. They give off heat and displace air that you would otherwise have to heat.
Stick to hot foods in winter. veggie or meat soup or spicy things,
will increase your sense of warmth. also foods with alot of carbs and fat. also beef jerky
Adding extra healthy fats, such as olive oil, coconut oil, and nut and seed butters,
to your daily meal plan can help stoke your metabolic fires
in winter your body will need as much as twice the calories it usually needs
Hot tea or hot caocao.
cook foods that have alot of mass and will retain heat like a big pot of soup or a whole chicken etc.
also slow cook the soup or meat so the heat will slowly radiate all day long.
eat before you sleep. do NOT drink before you sleep
booze will make your core temp drop but your skin temp feel warmer. same with coffee so its situational
meditate
have sex unironically or cuddle a woman
grow out hair.
get fat
during winter keep dry but stay hydrated but not too much
stretch or move around a bit to warm up before you get in bed. dont get sweaty though
hot shower can warm you up just dry off as quick as possible after
pee and poop right before you sleep so you dont have too in the morning or middle of the night
also When your bladder is full, your body is expending energy keeping that liquid warm
put on a little lip balm everyday in winter
wear hat and hood, and mittens or fingerless gloves, cotton is bad in cold. use wool. Avoid Cotton Next to the Skin
When you have poor blood flow to certain parts of your body, you will have a very difficult time getting warm.
Make sure that you don’t wear too many layers and not too tight also, but also not too loose
wear socks indoors
find out some good winter pajamas
winter onesie
wear double pants double shirt etc

>>1781805
>>1781806
>>1781808

Bed
maybe have rocket mass heater pipe go under bed? ask for safety advice
get very thick blankets. get different materials also which layers and helps keep in the heat.
Place blankets UNDER your fitted sheet. This help keep the cold from coming up under the bed.
Cow hides over the top of the blankets
layer 1 blanket ontop of another, then knit them together on 3 sides to make a giant diy sleeping bag.
make sure the blankets are bigger surface area than what you need.
Be sure to keep your face outside the covers. When you breath inside the covers, you exhale moist air,
creating a damp, clammy atmosphere, plus less oxygen
Hang curtains around your bed.
Don't put your bed directly against an exterior wall. You'll be warmer if you leave a little space.
the taller your bed is. the warmer you will be
do not get in bed if youre wet. dry off first with a dedicated towel. do not dry off with your blankets.
On the subject of escaping body heat: when you wake up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, don’t fling the covers back.
That just lets cold air into your bed.
Try to get out of bed without disturbing your layers of blankets and sheets, so they’ll still be warm when you return.

>>1770184
I burn wood, my house is drafty as fuck, i have no curtains yet in the front room and one of my windows is jammed open slightly so burning wood i get free from smashing up pallets is a great and free way to heat my home.

two smashed up pallets is basically 2 hours of good heat, it would be even more but i have an open fire so not much of a heat sink and you cant control burn rate, buut you get the idea.

coal is decent but for 275kg it cost me £110 and it doesnt last nearly as long as you might think, a 20kg bag will last 3 very cold days or 8 days.

it terms of turning my central heating on versus burning coal i buy central heating wins out by far as £30 of prepaid gas will usually last me a month providing the heating is on 3 hours a day.

only thing my open fire is really good for is drying clothes, keeps damp to a minimum in the rest of the house and i can dry two wash loads in under an hour.

>>1769896
migrate to southern warmer regions.

>>1781805
tiny entrance room good idea, look into how restaurants and businesses have "outdoor" smoking areas and do that for both front/back entrance.
Thick black curtains with reflective insulation fabric in the middle and thick white curtain on top of that/white out during the summer/black out during the winter/pull the insulation layer across during the night(winter) day(summer) aka three curtain rod with magnets/clasps/etc to hold inner curtain flush with window well
after applying those window treatments/THEN seal them(helps them stay on)

>>1781806
Get your electrical system fixed properly, only way air should be able to get into your home via your electrical is if your fuse/breaker box is exposed to the elements. For your vents, look into google'ble companies that offer heat exchange venting or air cycling vents as a possible search criteria. Also U bends between outside and inside are good for preventing moisture/heat/cold loss depending on placement and direction. Get/rent/borrow weather stations for each side of your home to figure out where the sun wind generally blows during the day/night spring summer fall winter, place vents/windows/etc accordingly.

Also windows are natural enemies of thermal retention/reflection. They are often used to make solar ovens by people(window cookies/pie warmers)