How to Save Money

With the current economic situation every penny counts so over the nest few days there will be advice on how to save money.

Seal your doors

Annual savings: £30

If you can feel cold air coming in around the windows in your home it means warm air is escaping. In a typical home, 20%of all heat is lost through draughts.
Draught proofing is an easy, cost-effective way to reduce heating bills. Most materials are available from DIY stores.

For people who suspect they have draughts, why not make a low-tech "draft detector" by taping or clipping one end of a tissue to the bottom of a wire hanger. Hold the hanger by the hook and take this "instrument" to windows, air-conditioning units, electric outlets and switches – if the tissue flutters, you have a draught.

One of the easiest and most popular draught solutions was self-sticking weatherstrip tape.
This adhesive strip can be attached to windows and doors, the foam reduces draughts under doors and saves on heat loss. You can buy this at a store such as Home base for only £4.99 a roll.