 | - Whilst there are still long days, clean your windows regularly. Dirty ones are depressing, while clean ones let in more light.
- Position white or reflective surfaces, mirrors or light coloured tables near windows to bounce light around. It is amazingly effective.
- When boiling the kettle, only fill it with as much water as you need.
- Use a good quality washing powder and wash at a lower temperature such as 30°C; over a year it will save you an amazing amount of energy.
- Air dry your washing outside to cut out the use of your tumble drier.
- Switch to a green energy supplier who provides power from renewable sources. Simply request to change and they do the rest.
- Cook with the lids on pans.
- Thick blinds or curtains insulate the windows and stop heat loss; look for vintage ones at secondhand shops, markets or online.
- Fit silver foil covered boards (make or buy them) and fit them behind your radiators, they are amazingly effective at kicking heat forward.
- Only use the dishwasher or washing machine when it is full, or use an economy programme. However, modern A-rated appliances are now more efficient than cleaning by hand. |
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