B&Q’s “magic” bargain buy promises to banish draughts from your home and slash the cost of your energy bills for just £6.99.
As temperatures continue to drop, keep your home warm and rid your windows of condensation with the popular retailer’s winter essential.
Stops draughts and reduces heating bills
The 2 pack Window Insulation Kit prevents icy draughts from getting into your home for as little as £6.99.
Instead of forking out large sums on new windows, the plastic film creates a double glazing effect on a budget.
As well as reducing condensation, it will also help reduce heating costs all winter long.
The energy saving winter must-have can be easily applied in three easy steps.
How to apply
Homeowners simply apply the tape to their windows, and then press the film on top.
To tighten the film and remove any unwanted creases and wrinkles, customers can use a hairdryer.
The hero product can be used on painted, varnished wooden, PVC, uPVC and Vinyl window frames.
The product description also highlights that it fits all windows and doesn’t reduce the level of light that comes through.
It even comes with a handy one year guarantee to ensure your home will be kept warm throughout the icy winter months.
Customers leave glowing reviews
Customers have been quick to leave glowing reviews of the product.
One gave it five stars, writing: “I’m not the most patient of people nor do I have a great deal of technical expertise so was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to install.
“The magic happens when you whip the hairdryer out as it goes from looking pretty amateur to semi pro before your very eyes!”
The happy customer rounded off his review saying: “Overall I’d give it a five out of five.”
Another satisfied shopper added: “It worked perfectly for me, I found it easy to install, and was pleasantly surprised at how hair drying smoothed it out.
“Going back tomorrow to buy some more to do the rest of my sash windows.”
One customer also praised it’s effectiveness at reducing outside noise.
She wrote: “Great product. Has has made a big difference to draughts in my bedroom and I would absolutely recommend.
“Also slightly reduced noise from outside.”
Another shopper chimed in: “Does exactly what I wanted it to do!”
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.
