Energy expert shares curtain trick for keeping homes warm this winter
08.11.2022 - 15:19
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With the cold weather firmly settling in, many will be wondering how to keep themselves on without having to rely on the heating all the time.
Household bills have skyrocketed recently so it's understandable that people are wary about their energy usage. But having a cold home can result in a number of problems, from structural to health, so it's important that you still keep warm.
To help with this, one expert has revealed some of his top tips for slashing bills and staying warm at the same time, reports the Express.
And one of them is as simple as using your curtains to get the most out of the heat in your home.
David Miloshev, certified electrician from Fantastic Services, said: "There are a surprising amount of clever little tricks you can use to keep yourself warmer and your bills lower. I’ve gathered some of the best ones for you to have in mind."
He's encouraging people to be extra smart with their blinds and curtains. According to him, you should be keeping them open during the hours of the day when the sun is shining directly towards them.
Then, as the sun starts to set, closing them again will create an insulating layer that will keep in all the free solar heat from during the day.
Here, David has shared a couple of other household hacks for more warmth and lower bills this winter.
A cold breeze can often come in from windows or beneath the floors if there are gaps that aren't covered.
And these can steal "priceless" heat from your home, according to the expert.
He suggested using draught excluders for doors and windows that have gaps where air could get in. Other areas like keyholes, oven vents and electrical work could also be letting in draughts, so be sure to get the right insulators for each specific place.
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