Insulating your home

Draught-proofing strips are a useful and inexpensive way to seal unwated gaps. They sit beneath windows and doors to help stop cold air from coming in, and warm air from escaping.

Insulation film is easy to fit and keeps heat in when it’s cold outside, and reduces heat from the sun in the summer time. You could go a step further and add thermal-lined curtains to keep rooms even cosier in the winter. 

Insulating pipes, tanks and radiators can be a quick, easy and affordable way to save money on energy bills. Adding a jacket to your hot water cylinder if you have one also helps keep your water hotter for longer.

Double glazing helps keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer, making it energy-efficient all year round.

Get professional advice first, as the wrong type of insulation can make it more difficult to keep a home cool and make condensation worse.

Insulating the loft or roof is a simple and effective way to reduce heat lot and energy bills.

Seal the gaps between uncarpeted floor and skirting boards using caulk sealant, and add floorboard gap filler to reduce draughts. Just be sure not to block underfloor vents and grilles, as this could lead to moisture build up.