Brits is feeling the sting of the cost-of-living crisis, along with soaring energy prices.
But there are some helpful hacks to watch out for to cut back on your bills while keeping your home fun.
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The nation is asking for low-cost tips and tricks to protect their property in winter rather than heating mode.
Instead of using another jumpsuit, these inexpensive techniques can help you keep warm and save money.
According to broker Norton Finance, taking possession of these six items for less than ten years can save you hundreds in the long run.
Director Paul Stringer explained that Google searches for “keeping house warm” reached an all-time high last month.
So, what’s in their bag of half a dozen money-saving tricks during the colder months?
To ensure you get the most out of your radiator’s operation, be sure to seal any cracks or gaps in the walls.
It will stop expensive heat from escaping through little nooks and crannies – as well as keeping cold air from getting in.
Use expanding foam to seal any openings around the outer tubes that might allow warmth to escape.
Silicone sealant is an effective alternative for smaller gaps such as those around wires – and costs just over £5.
This next hack will freshen up every room in your house as well as boost your bank balance.
Why not install some budget dimmer switches to save up to 20 percent on your lighting bills – depending on your lights and how you use the switch.
Norton Finance says you can set it up yourself for as little as £5, or ask an electrician if the DIY is too difficult.
Money experts claim that using dimmer switches can save £35.92 on energy bills each year in the average home.
Although we all enjoy long hot showers, they, unfortunately, have a huge impact on the clothes of the British every month.
But by switching to a water-saving shower head, you could save £76.91 every year.
They are widely available for just under ten and limit water flow to help you stop using excessive amounts.
Money-saving experts say a family of four typically pays £256.36 every twelve month for a shower.
But by switching up its head, you can use up to 30 percent less water per shower—hopefully reducing the time each family member spends getting a good scrub.
Another tip for staving off the winter cold and big bills is to try some draft excluders around your home.
You can use the low cost item on both windows and doors to prevent any cold air from sneaking into the warm pad.
Norton Finance claims it can save you up to £60 a year because it creates a barrier between the heat and the outside world.
The experts said: “It can make a real difference to have draft exclusion kits, also known as weatherstrips, installed to fill in these gaps.
To see if you can take advantage of this, close each door or window with a piece of paper.
“If you can pull the paper off without tearing it, you’re losing heat and your home will benefit from air excluders.”
If you’ve sealed any cracks and armed your home with an air-sealer, you can enjoy a warmer temperature.
For another simple and inexpensive switch, Brits can turn to energy-saving light bulbs.
The country’s obsession with a well-lit home sees lighting making up a tenth of the average household’s electricity use in the UK, according to Norton Finance.
They said the average home in the UK has 67 light bulbs, so you could save up to £525 a year if you changed all the bulbs from lowest to most efficient.
Depending on the type of bulb you switch from, the Energy Savings Trust says you could save up to £15 per bulb per year.
And you don’t have to spend a lot of money either, costing under £10 depending on wattage and brand.
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