What's the best most efficient way to heat a hallway?

[bizzylizzy]

We're renting a house at the mo. There's no radiator in the hall or landing. Consequently the core of the house is freezing. I have a feeling the rental cotract says we aren't allowed to use a bottled gas heater. Can anyone suggest the most efficient plug in heater ie oil filled radiator, convection etc. Some of these gobble up the power I know, so I wondered if any of you could suggest a method that's worked for you. Please no smart alec answers about keeping cows in the hallway or whatever. This is serious, we are freezing!!

[TTG]

Make sure the door to outside is not letting draughts in. Maybe a full length thick curtain drawn across just before the door is possible? My brother and parents have this and it's very effective. I have radiator in hallway so cannot advise on other heating methods.

[jackthehat]

Old fashioned bottom-of-the-door 'snakes' to stop draughts.

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These work well; we've costed ours out at about £1 per day.

[agardner09]

I agree with the other two. Try to figure out where the cold air is coming from and going to and stop it!Check the downstairs doors and windows,use draft excluders and if necessary secondary double glazing. If you have an uncovered floor in the hall cover it with a rug or carpet or carpet tiles. Hanging curtains over doors are a nuisance but it works. Upstairs you are trying to keep what heat you generate in so keep bedroom doors closed, again resort to secondary double glazing if need be and door curtains. When you've done that get yourself a good oil rad like a Dimplex that has a range of power settings, a thermostat and a clock. Keep in on as much as you dare. You will probably find by use of the timer clock you can switch it on one or two quarter hours each hourly period and that could be enough. Good luck.