CRANKING up your heating during the current cold snap can prove to be pricey move.
Instead, focus on warming yourself rather than your home with this budget buy from B&Q.
Shoppers can pick up this handy gadget that will keep you warm all winter long.
This unique item is guaranteed to save you money on your heating bills.
And it’s now available at a “great low price” from your local B&Q.
Product details
The Electric USB Heated Gloves are currently on sale for just £10.99 from the retailer.
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“Designed for outdoor riding, skiing, and cold weather activities, these USB-powered gloves provide consistent warmth and comfort,” reads the producet description.
As well as being ideal for winter sports, they can also be used while commuting or working.
The gloves can be easily connected to a power bank or USB port for “on-the-go warmth anytime, anywhere”.
With built-in heating elements, they will warm your hands quickly and evenly.
And the soft inner lining is covered in a wind and waterresistant outer shell to keeps your hands dry and cosy.
You can even choose from multiple heat levels for customised comfort throughout the day.
And for added convenience, you can use your smartphone without removing your gloves.
Pair these gloves with a reusable power bank for a sustainable heating solution.
Budget buy
Even with a variety of heating setting options, the cost to run this item is still only 2p per hour.
Assuming an average an electricity unit rate of 26.35p per kWh, this will help households save significantly compared to the £1.80 hourly rate of most central heating systems.
And these gloves aren’t the only budget buy you can use to stay warm this winter.
5 ways to keep your house warm in winter
Property expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.
1. Curtains
“Windows are a common place for the outside cold to get into your home, this is because of small gaps that can let in air so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark,” he said.
This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth as it can provide a kind of “insulation” between your window and curtain.
2. Rugs
“Your floor is another area of your home where heat can be lost and can make your home feel chilly,” he continued. “You might notice on cold days, that your floor is not nice to walk on due to it freezing your feet.
“Add rugs to areas that don’t already have a carpet, this provides a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above.”
3. Check your insulation
Check your pipes, loft space, crawlspaces and underneath floorboards.
“Loose-fill insulation is very good for this, and is a more affordable type of insulation, with a big bag being able to be picked up for around £30,” Joshua explained.
4. Keep your internal doors closed
“Household members often gather in one room in the evening, and this is usually either the kitchen or living room,” Joshua said.
“This means you only have to heat a small area of your home, and closing the doors keeps the heat in and the cold out.”
5. Block drafts
Don’t forget to check cat flaps, chimneys and letterboxes, as they can let in cold air if they aren’t secure.
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Plus, five ways to keep your home warm without heating and a £4 hack that could save you hundreds.
And adding a 39p buy to your radiators can cut heat loss “by 50%” and slash your energy bills too.
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