In a bid to fight the chilling grasp of the soaring energy prices this month, savvy households have been given a lifeline with thrifty tips from The Underfloor Heating Store experts. There’s no need for your house to become an igloo when these accessible hacks could slash your bills considerably.
Among the top tricks, one stands out for its penny-pinching prowess – the £1 tin foil method. To keep the shivers at bay and the warmth secured within four walls, it seems that snugness could be achieved with materials as simple as tin foil or even a repurposed shiny crisps packet.
The energy saving gurus said: “Covering the back of your radiators with tin foil is a cheap way to help retain heat in your home. The foil acts as a reflector and reflects heat back into the room to prevent it escaping through any external walls.”
To implement this nifty manoeuvre, they advise: “To do this, simply cut the foil a bit smaller than the full size of your radiator and use tape to secure it onto the back of the radiator. Alternatively, you can wrap cardboard in foil and place this behind the radiator for a sturdier fit.”
Rustic decor’s rising popularity might come with chilly consequences as experts warn many homeowners are inadvertently making their abodes less cosy. The craze for stripped back style can leave floors poorly insulated, letting precious heat escape and potentially causing heating bills to jump. However, a nifty £5 solution could save the day.
As energy-saving tips become all the rage, specialists have highlighted a savvy hack for toasty toes with a simple sealant. They advise: “One way to help retain heat within your floors is to use floor sealant to fill any cracks and gaps. Floor sealant can be purchased for around £5 and works as a draught proofer for rooms and can be used on original flooring, laminate or tiles. You can also buy sealant for other interior features, too, such as door frames and skirting boards to increase heat retention within the home.”
If sealing up isn’t on the spending agenda, don’t sweat it—the key to warmth could hinge simply on your curtain-twitching tactics. Experts suggest synchronising your drapery dances with sunrise and sunset. They explain: “Allowing natural light and sunlight into your home will aid in keeping your house warmer throughout the day, whilst closing them in the evening will help to retain the heat when the nights draw cooler. Furthermore, curtains in heavy fabrics such as suede, velvet and cotton are great for trapping heat whilst floor-length curtains help with added insulation and keep window drafts from entering the room.”