Draught plans fit bill
PEOPLE new to working from home may be surprised to see how much it affects their heating bills this winter so it’s worth thinking about solutions for draughty homes. Easy fixes include renewing draught excluders around windows and doors, as well as brush draught excluders on the bottom of interior doors.
Replacing age- warped front doors will improve your home’s overall temperature, especially if you install a composite door with foam insulation inside.
Or if the door is sound but the letterbox leaks heat, replace it with one that has a draught cover inside.
British firm Sweet has a burglar- proof range of door furniture that includes rose gold letterboxes, matching door numbers and knockers.
Installing double or triple glazing is the ultimate solution but expensive, though you can increase the temperature and update rooms with well- lined curtains or insulated blinds such as Apollo Blind’s double honeycomb options.
Similarly, boost underfoot warmth with underlay and high- tog carpets that have a dense pile or heavy pile weight.
For those who like techie solutions, British heating experts Drayton have an updated Wiser Heat app that controls radiators fitted with its thermostats, so you can stay warm downstairs while keeping bedrooms cooler at the touch of a button. The thermostats are compatible with most existing pipework.
But if you prefer old- tech, try a woollen Chimney Sheep panel to block your chimney when you’re not using it – a genius product that cuts draughts and is 100 per cent sustainable.