Energy crisis tips and tricks to keep your house warm
As the winter months continue and the cold weather worsens, it can become more and more difficult to keep your home warm in addition to keeping energy costs low. While it may be tempting to try and keep your heating off to save on your energy bills, maintaining a warm home can help aid in the prevention of cold-weather related disasters such as frozen pipes, which may end up costing you more in the long run!
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You shouldn’t have to choose between keeping your home warm and spending a small fortune on your energy bills each month.
Fortunately, while energy prices are not expected to fall anytime soon, leading tool supplier and DIY expert Brandon Hire Station have shared a number of small tips and tricks you can try which may help to keep your home warmer for longer, meaning you should be spending less overall.
Install a programmable thermostat
A programmable thermostat can help save money in the long term by allowing you to quickly and easily change the temperature in your home using routines or timers. For example, you can set the thermostat to lower the temperature when you leave the house and raise it when you return or use a timer setting so that your heating automatically turns off at night once you are asleep.
Install insulation in your home
Make sure to regularly check the insulation in your walls, attic, and basement, as this helps to keep the heat in and, more importantly, the cold out. Improving your insulation may reduce your heating costs as your heating wont have to work quite as hard to maintain a cosy home.
Consider installing storm windows
Storm windows are an excellent way to keep your home warm during the winter. They are mounted in front of your regular glass window and work by preventing cold air from entering and retaining interior heat, making them a simple and inexpensive way to insulate your home.
Caulk and seal window and door frames
Maintaining your sealants and caulk is another simple and cheap way to help keep warm air in and cold air out. Caulk any holes or cracks you find near windows and doors that may be acting as drafts and letting cold air enter the home.
Put up heavy drapes on the windows
Heavy drapes can add an extra layer of insulation to your windows and can be picked up for next to nothing.
Following these simple instructions can keep your home warm and toasty during the cold months while helping you to potentially save energy.
Conclusion
With the cost of living crisis continuing and energy bills expected to rise once again in April, many of us will be looking for cost-effective ways to keep a warm home this Winter. In addition to helping you save money overall, looking at ways to be smarter with your energy or finding hacks to make your heating go further can help you to reduce your environmental impact without the need to sacrifice a warm and comfortable home during the winter months.
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