We all know that feeling when it gets to a certain time of year and you feel like you’re living in an igloo, yet feel reluctant to start putting the heating on and receive that oh-so-unpleasant heating bill. You try to wrap up warmer, light a few candles, and throw a few blankets over yourself. It doesn’t always feel like enough, but what if there were things you could do to help you stay warmer without it costing the Earth? What if you could sit in your conservatory all year round, without overheating in the summer and freezing in the winter?

Windows & doors

Make sure that your doors and windows aren’t causing a draught; large gaps between the front door and its frame can really cool down your home. If you replace this with a door that locks in the heat, you’ll save yourself a lot on heating bills. As for the windows, make sure these are also draught-proof and are double-glazed. There is even the right set of curtains on all of the windows, and patios might go a long way.

Insulation

Getting better loft insulation, enhancing the wall insulation, and even improving your Conservatory Insulation will go a long way. A lot of people have laminated/wooden floors, which are great in some ways, but you might want to think about adding some rugs to act as a heat barrier for when you’re walking through the room. They will also act as more insulation.

New boiler

Oh, the boiler. Sometimes this can be an expensive one, but upgrading to a new and more efficient boiler might cost you less in the long run. Not only on getting the plumber out to fix it, but if it is more modern and more energy-efficient, then it’s going to heat up your home for less. Also, once the really cold weather comes in,

Solar panels

This is an indirect save, but adding these to your home will save you money on your electricity bills in general, which will, of course, mean you’re saving money on your heating bills, one way or another.

Maintenance

Keep an eye on your boiler and its efficiency; perhaps get it serviced when you feel it needs it. Also, your radiators – are they the most efficient that they can be? Make sure they are ones that do well in heating your home, and don’t forget to bleed them every once in a while, as this will make them work better.

Smart meters and smart thermostats

These might be a handy tool for you to keep track of your energy usage and let you control your heating from your phone. You can work out when you can lower the heating and save more money this way, and avoid wasting energy.

Final thoughts

There are a lot of things you can do, whether it is to maintain the current windows, doors and so on, or just get brand new, more energy-saving ones that you can save more money in the long run from. You can consider improving the loft and wall insulation, and consider Conservatory Conversions in order to be able to enjoy the conservatory all year round. Whatever you do, there are plenty of ways to do it.