Heating experts have shared the simple thing everyone ought to make sure they’re doing this winter in order to help slash energy bills. As the cost of living crisis rages on, many people are worrying about heating their homes this winter , and with temperatures continuing to drop, staying warm without breaking the bank is a valid concern. Experts have weighed in with multiple tips and tricks to help keep the seasonal chill at bay and one “hack” is incredibly simple yet effective.
Experts at Shutterly Fabulous have found up to £362 can be saved on energy bills annually by ensuring curtains, blinds, or shutters are open during the day to allow sunlight to naturally warm your home, utilising the natural greenhouse effect. With energy bills officially having increased in October 2024, and now with the latest announcement that bills will rise again by 1.2% from January 2025, sadly, the struggle to make ends meet shows no signs of easing.
Opening curtains, blinds, or shutters during the day allows sunlight to enter your home. This sunlight carries energy in the form of heat, which is then absorbed by surfaces like floors, walls and furniture. These surfaces then gradually release the absorbed heat, warming up the room, very similar to the greenhouse effect - an ideal option given how costly it is to turn the heating on these days.
Allowing natural sunlight to warm your home during the day also reduces the need for heating over longer periods. This allows you to turn on the h.