IF you’re reluctant to turn the heating on this winter, but are worried about how you’ll stay warm, then fear not, we’ve got just the thing.
There’s nothing worse than planning a chilled night on the sofa, only to find yourself shivering because you can’t justify the cost of having the heating blasting.
Bargain hunters are raving about a cheap buy from Argos that will keep you feeling warm and cosy this winter[/caption]
This Habitat buy has been praised by many shoppers for its ‘thick material’ and the ‘real difference’ it makes in ‘keeping draughts out’[/caption]
But, luckily for you, it turns out you won’t need to put on several jumpers and have a hot water bottle on hand, as there’s a much more efficient way to heat your home this autumn.
And not only will it make your home feel toastier in no time at all, but it will also add style to your space too.
Thanks to a cost-effective gadget from Argos, you won’t have to worry about feeling the cold in your home this season.
Even better, it’s only £10 – yes, you heard that correctly.
One simple way to keep your home warm and cosy is to use a draught excluder – a tool used to block drafts coming in through door or window gaps.
You can find draught excluders in a variety of different high-street shops, but the new Habitat Basket Weave Draught Excluder from Argos is a real winner at just £10.
It may come as a surprise, but 30 percent of the heat in a home is lost through gaps not being sealed properly.
As a result, this forces radiators to work harder to keep a room warm.
By reducing heat loss, your radiators will not have to spend extra time or energy to maintain a comfortable temperature and for those looking to ditch their heating all together, this affordable buy will ensure that no nasty gust of breeze leaves you quivering.
This draught excluder requires no set-up and is a super cheap way to help prepare your home for the cold nights.
It’s simple but effective and is made from polyester.
If that wasn’t enough, it can also help to reduce noise pollution, which is particularly useful for anyone living in the city.
Furthermore, draught excluders can even help to keep dust, pollen and small creepy crawlies from entering your home, so you’ll be able to sleep easily too.
This long, thick basket weave Habitat draught excluder, which you’ll also find in Sainsbury’s, is available in a range of colours to suit your home decor.
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.
There’s black, grey, navy and green, but the mustard option in particular has proved a real hit with shoppers.
Shoppers flocked to the Argos website to share their rave reviews on the affordable buy – which now has an average rating of 4.9 out of five.
Not only did many praise the ‘thick material’, but others hailed the ‘real difference’ it makes in ‘keeping draughts out’.
Looks stylish. A great buy. Why freeze when you can have one of these?
Argos shopper
One person said: “Bought this for my elderly mum’s front door. She says it’s made a real difference.”
Another added: “Nice fabric, easy to clean and effective. Good quality for the price.”
Cheap gadgets to help you stay warm
MARTIN Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert shared six gadgets that can help you keep the heating off but stay warm.
Heating “the human not the home” means you warm yourself instead of turning on the heating and heating the whole house.
This can save money on your heating bill and means you don’t have to sit in the cold.
- USB gloves – initial cost £10, cost to run less than 1p an hour
- Heated insoles – initial cost £10, cost to run less than 1p an hour
- USB hand warmers – initial cost £15, cost to run less than 1p an hour
- Electric gilet – initial cost £50 (including battery pack), cost to run less than 1p an hour
- Microwaveable wheat bag – initial cost £4, cost to run less than 1p per hours
- Reusable hand warmers – initial cost £5 for a pair, cost to run less than 1p per hour
A third commented: “Excellent draft excluder, chunky thick good quality material..keeps the draft out.”
Someone else chimed in: “I bought two draught excluders. Very pleased with them, they do the job I wanted them to do, good size and good value for money.”
Whilst one Argos shopper confessed: “The draught excluder is well made, and is thick and sturdy. Well worth the money.
“Looks stylish. A great buy. Why freeze when you can have one of these?”
