• Alternative heaters such as fireplaces, space heaters, and wood pellet stoves offer a reliable and efficient heating without taking a toll on your wallet or the environment.
• Improve insulation by installing insulation through the loft and cavity wall insulation to save more than $100 in heating every year.
• Use curtains to ensure you get some extra heat around the house during the day, and close them when it gets dark.
• Add rugs and wool carpets to trap cold air underneath and prevent it from cooling the house, as well as reflect existing heat away from walls.
• Utilize radiator panels with shiny surfaces to keep heat confined within rooms instead of against walls.
• Move furniture such as sofas away from radiators to allow hot air to circulate freely around the house.
• Winterize homes early by getting an energy audit, installing weather stripping, insulating attics, basements, and exterior walls, sealing entry points for cold air, and performing routine maintenance.