The cold weather is fast approaching here in the UK. Fear not, we have some tips to keep your home warm this winter AND save energy at the same time!

1. Don’t use your fireplace when the outside temperature is below -7 °C – The infiltration of cold air into your house will most likely waste a lot of heat and cool your house down.

2. Avoid heating areas that are not insulated, such as your garage or conservatory – unless your conservatory is fully tiled and insulated. Instead, focus on your main rooms such as a living room or bedroom. Sit down in front of the TV and relax, it is winter after all!

3. Does your door provide good insulation? To test it place your hand against it from the inside. If the door feels cooler than the inside walls, it might be time to get a new door that’s better insulated!

4. Don’t crank up the heat to warm your house faster. Your house will warm up at the same rate, regardless of the temperature setting.

5. Make the most of ‘free’ heat – Is there such thing as free heat? Yes! I’m talking about sunlight. Open the blinds of south-facing windows on sunny days to let in the free heat.

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