Top 6 ways to reduce your heating bill and save on energy this winter

Winter is coming. The nights are drawing in and the mornings are starting to get colder, foggier and harder to drag yourself out of bed!

So, with heating costs rising, the price of oil soaring and the thoughts turning to the bills now is the perfect time to invest in the little things that will make a noticeable difference to the cost of heating your home.

1. Thermal blinds (blackout-lined)

Blackout lined blinds are a great way to keep the warmth within your home. Windows are notorious cold spots within the home and whether you’ve got single or double-glazing it’s a prime spot to lose heat.

Blackout lined thermal blinds are thicker, slightly heavier blinds and also have the added benefit in summer that it works to block light out so they’re a perfect addition to a baby’s room or for a room that’s exposed to direct sunlight.

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2. Draught Excluders

Doorways are another major area where heat is lost in the home. Draught excluders are an excellent, cost-effective way to keep the home warm and also become a stylish addition to the room.

From all year-round to seasonal designs, draught excluders are functional and an excellent accessory to a wider room design.

From just £4.99 you’ve got a simple idea that could make a world of difference, especially when the evenings start to drop into the negative degrees!

3. Cosy Blankets

Simply a must-have in any home. A selection of cosy blankets is a great accessory for sofas, beds, spare beds… you name it. Whether you’re cosying up on the sofa to watch some television at the end of a long day, venturing into the other room because everyone wants to watch something different or you want to just add that extra level of comfort at night, blankets are an excellent solution over winter.

Blankets and throws can range from extremely cheap to fairly-expensive depending on the material and thickness and you will find that, branding aside, the more you invest the warmer your blanket will be.

This year our “Original Toastie” throws and our “Your Home” fleece throws are our cosy blankets of choice and with a range of styles and colours to choose from, we’ve had the home designer in mind to give plenty of complimentary style options.

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4. Electric Heaters

If you find that your home’s heating isn’t quite up to the job and is leaving the house feeling slightly chilly and not warm and inviting, electric heaters offer a perfect solution to make a room or two the “go-to” room in the home.

Modern electric heaters are much more efficient than they used to be, however they can be an expensive heating option so we find a timer is a great way to enjoy the benefit and also be mindful on the electric bill.

Options online at QD begin from just £8.99 – another wallet-friendly way to keep your home warm this winter.

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5. Hot Water Bottles

Hot water bottles are an excellent replacement to an electric heated blanket and with prices between just £2.99 and £9.99, it could be an invaluable investment when the frosty nights hit and the bed seems colder than ever!

They may not appear too stylish or a product for show, however they’re small, compact and easy to store. Boiling the kettle and putting a hot water bottle on each side of the bed 30 minutes before you’re ready for bed will leave it invitingly warm and a sanctuary from the winter frost.

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6. High-tog duvet

It always seems to move from a warm summer’s night to freezing cold so fast that it seems only a few nights ago that the summer duvet is dug out to prevent yourself from being too hot to sleep.

The thickness of a duvet is rated on its Tog, which runs from 1 to 15 Tog. A 15 Tog duvet is going to be extra-cosy and a vital part of a good night’s sleep over winter.

Our 15 Tog duvets start from just £8.99 for a single and £11.69 for a double, after buying one you’ll be looking forward to getting back in bed from the minute you get up!

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