TEMPERATURES are dropping by the day, with more and more of us resorting to switching the heating on to stay warm.
But doing so means that energy bills are already being pushed up and, in the midst of a cost of living crisis, it’s not affordable for many.
However, there’s a clever solution that’s got people racing to their nearest branch of The Range – and it’ll set you back just £10.99.
The purchase in question is a pair of thermal curtains, which can not only help keep the heat in, but can also make your room look loads cosier too.
The heavyweight curtains are double faced – meaning the are the same colour on both sides – and feature a blackout weave lining inside.
They have a pencil pleat, tape top, and are easy to hang and easy to look after, as they are also machine washable.
They also come in six different colours, including forest green, grey and blush pink, and different sizes – with prices starting from £10.99.
Customers have also taken to the reviews section to share their take on the curtains, with one writing: “The Dreamscene curtains are perfect!
“Size, colour, texture and the Blackout and Thermal hot and cold feature which includes a dulling down of noise really works.
“They look as if they were really expensive and people have commented on this but the low price was amazing.”
“I love the colour of the curtains,” another said, after buying the curtains in the pink shade.
“Still decorating my dining room but I think these curtains will add the small and perfect amount of farmhouse charm I was going for.”
“Was dubious as such a good price,” a third wrote.
“Wanted for my son’s bedroom as his room is South facing. They are great. Lightweight material yet blackout.
“I will definitely buy more for my other rooms.”
“They look nice and hang well,” someone else said.
“Good value for money.”
Thermal curtains can be a gamechanger when it comes to keeping rooms warm on a budget.
4 ways to keep your energy bills low
Laura Court-Jones, Small Business Editor at Bionic shared her tips.
1. Turn your heating down by one degree
You probably won’t even notice this tiny temperature difference, but what you will notice is a saving on your energy bills as a result. Just taking your thermostat down a notch is a quick way to start saving fast. This one small action only takes seconds to carry out and could potentially slash your heating bills by £171.70.
2. Switch appliances and lights off
It sounds simple, but fully turning off appliances and lights that are not in use can reduce your energy bills, especially in winter. Turning off lights and appliances when they are not in use, can save you up to £20 a year on your energy bills
3. Install a smart meter
Smart meters are a great way to keep control over your energy use, largely because they allow you to see where and when your gas and electricity is being used.
4. Consider switching energy supplier
No matter how happy you are with your current energy supplier, they may not be providing you with the best deals, especially if you’ve let a fixed-rate contract expire without arranging a new one. If you haven’t browsed any alternative tariffs lately, then you may not be aware that there are better options out there.
“Even a budget-friendly set will help trap warmth on cooler evenings and prevent heat escaping through glass,” energy experts at Your NRG explained.
Other ideas to maintain warmth in your abode without whacking the heating on including fitting draught excluders.
“A simple draught excluder for doors or adhesive strips for windows can help keep cooler air out and reduce heat loss,” the pros added.
It’s also a good idea to service your boiler, check your boiler pressure and bleed your radiators.
