Home improvements such as the installation of insulation and double glazed windows are ways to improve your home's energy efficiency while saving money on energy costs, it has been reported.
There are many ways to combat the soaring cost of gas and electricity which Ofgem says has risen by more than half (51 per cent) over the past five years, according to the Guardian.
Households can reduce their heating bills by up to ten per cent by turning the heating thermostat down by one degree Celsius, saving around £40 a year.
"Fitting double glazing - which is a professional job, not really for the DIY enthusiast - can cut heat-loss through windows by half and can save between £80 and £100 a year on your heating bills," the article reported.
Loft insulation acts as a blanket to trap heat rising from the house below and can result in savings of up to 15 per cent on energy bills, it continued.
A new survey by Sainsbury's Home Insurance revealed last week up to 5.3 million households intend on making some home improvements to their property.
With Energy Efficiency windows supplied as standard, homeowners can now save even more on their heating bills and reduce their carbon footprint. Visit the Safestyle website to see a range of top quality double glazed windows to suit your home.
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