In this day and age there are lots of environmentally friendly products and sustainable heat sources, solar power, wind power etc. Whilst we all know that these are fantastic was to help reduce the damage we are doing environmentally, not everyone wants to install solar panels or change boilers in fact any extra expense.
There is a way that everyone can help reduce the impact on the environment whilst still keeping warm. And the best part of all is that the more you do to make your home energy efficient the less your heating bills will be. Therefore helping to save the environment helps to save you money.
Small changes in your home can have a big impact. Turning down room thermostats, not leaving appliances on standby and just simply closing doors all makes a huge difference.Doors and windows can loose up to 60% of household heat. Tuck your curtains behind your radiator to make the heat stay in the room rather than straight out the window. As mentioned earlier, keep doors closed. Many doors will have a gap at the bottom, heat can pour out through the gap and drafts push into the room. If you do not have a draft excluder then rolled up towels will do just as well.
Starting from the top of the house the biggest difference can be made by insulating your loft. One of the most important things you can do to save energy in your home is to install or improve your insulation which keeps the heat inside your home.
