The energy supplier has shared tips on how to winter-proof the home.
B&M’s £5 item is perfect for winter-proofing the home(Image: Hull Daily Mail)
The Met Office is anticipating a cold weekend for Scotland. With snow predicted for parts of the country, it’s officially time to stay indoors with the heating on.
Of course, with energy bills a concern for some households, it’s vital to keep the heat in as much as possible. That’s why British Gas has shared a few tips on how to ‘winterproof’ the home.
The UK’s largest energy and home services company has advised households should “get ready for winter” before the cold weather truly kicks. One piece of advice shares how to prevent any precious heat from escaping.
Any gaps under doors or windows can be one area often overlooked for causing heat loss. To prevent this, British Gas advises that investing in a draught excluder is a cheap and effective way to winter-proof the home.
Luckily, they don’t need to cost an arm and a leg, as we have spotted this Simply Thermal Faux Fur Draught Excluder from B&M for just £5. Offering practicality and style, it’s an affordable essential for the home during the colder months.
Available in a neutral grey or a chic cream, this cosy home heating solution can simply be placed around any doors to keep in as much heat as possible, essentially helping to keep the home energy-efficient during a time where every penny counts.
It can also be used to ‘plug’ any gaps on a windowsill where you can feel a little bit of cold air creeping in. Boasting a textured material, it doesn’t just keep the household warm, but also adds a warming ambience to the overall design.
A full product description for the draught excluder on the B&M website reads: “This Simply Thermal Faux Fur Draught Excluder will keep your rooms warm while adding a touch of style to your home décor.
“Ideal for helping to heat individual rooms, this faux fur draught excluder prevents warm air escaping under doors.”
With wind, heavy rain predicted for six parts of Scotland this week, it’s time to begin investing in some winter essentials for that will help keep the household toasty and warm without racking up the energy bills.
Draught-proofing is one such inexpensive method that many can adopt, with both British Gas and the Energy Saving Trust recommending it as a tip to stop unwanted blasts of cold air from creeping in and making it feely chilly.
B&M has a few alternative styles that shoppers can look into, such as an £8 Warm & Cosy Draught Slogan Excluder. For a seasonal touch, the Gingerbread Draught Excluder, £15, will offer that of festive fun.
Even with an efficient central heating system and insulation, draughts can still cause it to feel a little colder. That’s why it is recommended to ‘seal up’ any gaps that you can spot around the windows and doors.
Another item B&M shoppers can invest in is the Exitex Under Door Foam Draught Excluder. Costing £5.99, this 914mm foam roll has been designed to fit all internal doors in less than five minutes to help homes save money on heating costs.
It’s just one way to ensure homes are ready for the wintry weather and freezing conditions, with the full guidance on how to winter-proof the home available on the British Gas website.
Meanwhile, the Simply Thermal Faux Fur Draught Excluder can be found in B&M stores for just £5.
