Many of us have been putting it off for as long as possible. But with darker, colder days marking the onset of winter — and some forecasters scheduling snow in the coming weeks — it seems we have little choice but to crank up the heating. Yet with spiralling energy costs, are we getting value for money when we turn up the thermostat? It seems 60 per cent of British homes are not as energy-efficient as they could be. So how do we keep the heat up and cost down? We ask the experts.
Cold snap: Energy costs are spiralling but some 60% of British homes are not as energy-efficient as they could be Seal off those draughts Unwanted draughts could be making it harder and more expensive to heat your home. To find the source, run your hand around windows, doors and skirting boards. Rattling and whistling, especially when it's windy, are also a giveaway. 'Draught-proofing around your windows and doors can save around £60 per year,' says Joanna Flowers, a British Gas enginee