HOMES AND GARDENS
Make changes today and
enjoy tomorrow
t is no secret that people are prepared to try
almost anything to tighten up those purse
strings at the moment so if you want to start
spending less, why not start in the home with a
few, inexpensive improvements which could really
give you that cheaper, ‘greener’ home.
Most high energy bills can be traced to one or a
combination of common problems, such as using
high energy appliances or having insufficient
insulation.
To get started making your home green, follow
the steps below:
Start by changing the light bulbs in your mostused living areas to energy saving ones.
These cost around £3 each but last up to eight
times longer than normal bulbs. Each bulb only
saves around £7 a year, but considering how many
bulbs there are in your house, it soon adds up.
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Having some quality loft insulation can really
save big money too. The recommended 270mm
insulation costs around £250 to put down yourself,
and soon pays for itself, saving well over £100 a
year.
Other simple cost-cut measures include sealing
air leaks letting the warmth out. This can be
achieved through inexpensive foam strips which
can be used on windows and doors to seal the gap.
Keeping the heat in means less energy is needed to
keep your home warm.
These small measures can really help make
your home more energy efficie