As soon as the temperature starts to drop, and the evenings begin to draw in we can’t help but look forward to getting snug and cosy at home.  

There are many things you can do to help your house stay nice and warm this winter, without the need to turn your heating up to the max.  

Read on for our top suggestions for easy ways to block draughts and insulate your home against the cold.

Close your curtains when the sun goes down

This is by far one of the best ways to keep your home warm during the winter. Not only are curtains an excellent way to dress a room, but they also play an important role in managing the amount of heat and light in your home. As you would imagine, the thicker the curtain the better. All our curtains are lined, but where possible upgrading to interlining will provide the best draught protection. This will make a particular impact if you have single glazed windows.

Block draughts under doors

Draught excluders are an easy way to make a real difference to the temperature of your room. Whether your doors are new, old, external or internal, they will all benefit from draught proofing strips around the frame. For entrance halls and French doors, it’s worth considering using a brush or flap-style draught excluder to fill the gaps at the bottom. Don’t forget to check if your door furniture is letting in a breeze, too.

Fill gaps in your floorboards

Although stripped back wooden floorboards offer effortless style, the small gaps between the boards can let in a lot of cold air. Fear not – a quick and easy solution is to use a silicon filler to plug these gaps, so you don’t have to compromise on your design choices. If you have any silicon remaining, you can use it to fill gaps across the top and bottom of your skirting boards, further banishing draughts.

Don’t forget your chimney!

While thinking about draughts, don’t forget your chimney! A chimney balloon can make a huge difference, stopping the wind whistling down and through your home. 

The latter can be an expensive option, but if you’re planning to live in the property for a while you will benefit from an immediately warmer home, and cheaper heating bills in the long run.

Check your windows

Windows are often the main cause of poor energy efficiency in the home, especially if you live in a period property. Repairs to gaps both around the inner and outer frame and the fitting of draught excluders can be costly but will certainly help to cut your heating bills in the long run and offer the immediate benefit of a warmer home.

Invest in good carpet underlay

When you next replace your carpets, don’t scrimp when it comes to the underlay. Good quality underlay can significantly reduce your energy bills as it helps to seal in draughts. Plus, it absorbs sound reducing the noise transfer to other rooms in the house.