If you want your house to feel warmer in the winter without spending a fortune, B&M could have the perfect solution for you. The chain is currently selling £1 cling film, which is ideal for keeping out draughts.
Money Saving Expert discusses the benefits of using cling film on windows to warm your home. The website says: "Although not technically clingfilm, the Centre for Sustainable Energy suggests covering windows with a thin transparent plastic film, which looks like clingfilm, and you can install yourself.
"It's cheap and simple, and by putting a sheet of specifically designed film (or good old fashioned clingfilm) on each of your windows, you trap a small layer of air, which can help to stop heat from escaping. The key for adding a second layer of 'glazing', is that it's transparent and airtight."
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Dozens of retailers offer cling film, including Amazon, which is currently selling the product for £4.56. But B&M's £1 item came in as the cheapest option online.
MSE's website added: "Ideally you'd want to install specialist secondary glazing as it'll last longer. If you have double glazing, adding a third layer could make you a little warmer, but the benefit will be much less noticeable than with a single-glazed window."
And for shoppers hunting for products to keep your house warm, Dunelm has a huge range of ‘sophisticated’ draught excluders to help cover all the pesky gaps. With more than 60 styles available from bold colours to intricate patterns, it can be hard to know which one to go for but there are plenty of options to suit any decor. Prices start at £10 for the plainer styles and go up to £14-£16 for the more elaborate designs, and shoppers have been raving about the quality:
Scandi Floral Draught excluder - £14
This homeware piece will not only keep your house a little warmer this winter but it will also add a splash of style. Costing £14, the Scandi floral draught excluder is described as: “A stunning cushion [that] makes the perfect piece to decorate any room of the house, whether used for comfort, or aesthetics. Filled with durable polyester hollowfibre, this plump draught excluder is both attractive and decorative.”
Ralph the Schnauzer Draught Excluder - £16
If you’re looking for something a bit more fun and quirky to keep the chills away then why not get yourself this adorable schnauzer draught excluder? Costing £16, this item brings fun to keeping your house warm, and could help in saving you money with your energy bills.
Teddy Bear Draught Excluder - £12
Teddy material is popular at this time of year, especially in the fashion world, but that doesn't mean it can’t be used for other items around the home. Dunelm have very cleverly used the warm, cosy fabric on their Teddy bear draft excluder which costs £12. The product listing states: “Ideal to keep your house cosy during the colder months, this stylish draught excluder is fashioned from a super soft and fluffy textured fabric and is part of our well-loved, cosy Teddy Bear range. Available in a choice of colours and sizes.”
