With everything increasing in price, we start looking at ways to make our lives a little more affordable. The first thought is likely to swap out expensive food brands for cheap brands, shop second-hand and only replace things when you really need to. But what if the answer was also at home? Decreasing your energy bills will go a long way. Now, a number of these options may look expensive to start with, but you have to think about the savings you will make because of these options.
Here are some suggestions:
1. Insulation.
But how can I add more insulation to my house? There are a few things you can do. You can add insulating boards and thermal lining to the interior walls, you can upgrade your loft insulation and you can add conservatory roof insulation to make even your conservatory more energy-efficient and cosy. It might be a little costly at first, but you will save a lot of money in the long run.
2. Smart home.
Smart metres, smart thermostats and smart lighting. Even smart washing machines and dryers can be energy savers. This all means that you can control it all from your phone, able to make sure you turn all the lights off and turn the thermostat to the temperature you want when you’re away from home (a good way to just turn it on a little before you return so that your home is just warm enough to walk into!). A smart washer will judge the weight of the clothing and use only the water and time it needs to clean without wasting energy.
3. Lightbulbs.
There are lightbulbs, such as LED bulbs, that can save more energy and last even longer than regular bulbs. These and other similar lightbulbs can be a bit more expensive than the regular ones, but considering they save you more energy and tend to last longer, it is definitely a good investment.
4. Windows and doors.
The best way to improve the windows and doors, to make them less draughty, is to replace them completely with more optimum versions. Doors that don’t have gaps between them and the frame and windows that are double or triple-glazed. It might seem like a pricy option, but it is well worth what you’ll come to save in time.
Of course, we realise this is not always possible; whether you don’t have the money to invest at this time or you are in a rented or a leasehold home with strict policies, you might have to get more creative. Thermal curtains that trap more heat in the room, insulating strips that you can put on the windows that can be later removed and other such methods.
5. Solar panels.
Yes, this may seem like another expensive venture, but you would be saving a lot of energy with these panels and being greener at the same time. There are, of course, cheaper alternatives that you can do on a smaller scale, such as solar-powered driveway lights and other smaller outdoor appliances. A little goes a long way, as they say.
Final thoughts.
It can be tricky to find a cheap method of installing better energy-saving systems, but these are all very simple solutions that can be installed by companies that are professionals in their field, such as the CI Group, who install conservatory insulation. When the job is done properly, it’ll last for a long time and save you a lot of energy.
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