There’s now a simple way to keep your home warm during the winter blast thanks to one woman’s savvy £1 trick. She claims it allows her home to retain the heat from her central heating
As Britain braces for freezing temperatures, people are starting to crank their heating up – but this £1 trick will help keep your home warmer than ever.
With the rising cost of bills and no end in sight for the sub-zero conditions, it’s no wonder people are conscious of keeping their heating on, but this simple hack will help you make the most of your central heating when it is on. It helps to add “extra” heat to any room, and the best part is that it’ll cost just £1.45 and TikToker @the.cosyclub said it will make your home “as warm as a desert”.
The TikToker shared her budget-friendly hack online, revealing it costs just £1.45 to insulate your room more quickly and effectively. As she held up a box of tin foil from Tesco she said: “Watch this if you want your house to feel like a desert this winter.”
Writing alongside the video, she said: “Energy prices are crazy so we’ll keep you cosy!” She then told people to get an old piece of cardboard and wrap the foil around it and “shove it behind a radiator”, so the top section pokes out above the radiator. She then added: “Enjoy the extra heat” as she gave a thumbs up to the camera.
The hack means that no heat will be lost behind the radiator, as the tin foil reflects the heat back into the room. People were quick to praise her for her handy tip and noticed the difference. “I’ve done this a couple of weeks ago. can honestly say I’ve noticed the difference. When asked how it worked, the savvy TikToker explained: “It reflects the heat that’s lost through walls, back into the room.”
It’s estimated that 25 per cent of household heat is lost through draughts in homes, and experts at Hiatt Hardware have recommended that home owners tackle the draught areas first, before blasting their radiators in a bid to help save money on bills. There are a number of easy ways to prevent drafts, and the first is to make sure any external doors are draught-proof – this could reduce heat loss by up to 30 per cent. Another culprit for letting cold air in are windows – although shut, they can also let in a nasty draught.
“External doors are also big areas in which cold air can find its way into your home. Gaps around the edges of your door can be addressed by applying the same draught-proofing strips, as for your windows. When tackling the gap at the bottom of your door, you can install a door brush or door seal to prevent any unwanted air from getting inside. Draught excluders are also a great, cost-effective option that, in extreme cases, can reduce heat loss by up to 30 per cent,” the experts suggest.
An earlier version of this article was published in October 2023.
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