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As the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, some of us reach for the thermostat and the light switches. But energy prices keep rising and many of us worry about soaring energy bills during the winter. Luckily there are ways that you can save money, and a lot of the methods aren\u2019t expensive. According to the Energy Saving Trust, the average three-bedroom semi-detached house could save \u00a3302 a year simply by employing these 6 measures.<\/p>\n

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  1. Draught exclusion<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"Draught
    \nMany homeowners overlook the simplest and cheapest energy saving solution: draught proofing. Householders forget that keyholes, letter boxes and old extractor fans are all contributing to draughts in the home. All you need to do is go to your local DIY store and buy strips to plug the gaps. Even if you pay someone else to draught-proof for you, you can still save a lot of money.<\/p>\n

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    2. Double glazing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \"Double
      \nDouble glazing is a great energy saving measure as you can reduce the draughts in your home as well as help to block out the sound from outside. Energy-efficient double glazing could save you \u00a32,200 over 20 years, so if you\u2019ve still got single glazing it\u2019s worth upgrading to keep your home warm and improve the look of your property.<\/p>\n

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      3. Wall Insulation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \"wall
        \nInsulation is a great way to save energy. If you live in a Victorian house, your walls will probably be just one layer of bricks, so you will need to add insulation to the inside or the outside. If you live in a mid-century house, you will have walls with two layers of bricks and a cavity in the middle. You can have your cavity walls insulated for around \u00a3500 and it will save you an average of \u00a3150 a year, so it is well worth doing.<\/p>\n

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        4. Replace your boiler<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \"replacement
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          5. Energy-saving bulbs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            \"energy
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            6. Smart meters<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              \"smart
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              Prepare your home for winter with any or all of these 6 energy saving ideas. If you invest now, you can save money in the long term and benefit from a warmer, more environmentally-friendly home. <\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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