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'Be inventive' to make your home more energy efficient
Homeowners have been advised to think outside the box when it comes to making their homes more energy efficient so they can save money on their fuel bills.
Eco warrior Phillipa Forrester suggested using basic everyday items to make a difference in keeping the heat in a house and reducing the amount of energy used.
She recommended making draught excluders from a pair of tights, switching off the TV instead of putting it on standby, and checking eligibility for loft insulation grants.
"There's all sorts of different ways if you're inventive and if you're prepared to take some time to research ways of saving energy," said Ms Forrester.
She went on to say these steps could go a long way in helping to reduce energy costs, adding that "all we are seeing at the moment is rising bills".
Earlier this week, Anglian Home Improvements revealed that more households are trying to cut down on their fuel bills by turning on the heating at a later date.
Research found that 16 per cent of people will wait until November to put their heating on, while 89 per cent will wear more clothes to keep warm instead.
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Eco warrior Phillipa Forrester suggested using basic everyday items to make a difference in keeping the heat in a house and reducing the amount of energy used.
She recommended making draught excluders from a pair of tights, switching off the TV instead of putting it on standby, and checking eligibility for loft insulation grants.
"There's all sorts of different ways if you're inventive and if you're prepared to take some time to research ways of saving energy," said Ms Forrester.
She went on to say these steps could go a long way in helping to reduce energy costs, adding that "all we are seeing at the moment is rising bills".
Earlier this week, Anglian Home Improvements revealed that more households are trying to cut down on their fuel bills by turning on the heating at a later date.
Research found that 16 per cent of people will wait until November to put their heating on, while 89 per cent will wear more clothes to keep warm instead.
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Published: 12/10/2011
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