Everyone is currently feeling the pinch with energy bills rising dramatically. Lloyd Russell-Moyle, Brighton’s Labour MP, has already called for action to protect people after some businesses and homeowners have seen a five-fold increase in their fees.Hopefully, changes will come soon. However, this recent development has brought the need for homeowners to take steps to make their homes more sustainable to light. Here are some things you can do to save costs in your home.
Sealing Windows Can Help Reduce Heating Bills
The heating bill is one of the costliest expenditures for homeowners, so finding ways to reduce it should be high on the list of priorities. If the windows and doors around your home aren’t properly sealed , heat will escape easily and add to the rising costs. It’s a good idea to regularly check around your house for any small openings that need filling.
The great news for homeowners is that there’s no need to call in a professional to seal any gaps in your windows. Indeed, even if you have no DIY experience, you can tackle this job yourself. You need a sealant that provides a long-lasting seal. There are different ones available for inside and outside the house, so be choose the right one for the job. Clear the area of any dust or dirt, put the sealant in a cartridge gun, then simply run it along the edges of the window for a tight seal.
Attic Insulation is Another Great Idea
There are other ways to keep the heat from escaping your house, with attic insulation being another important factor. Around 25 per cent of heat leaves through the roof, so it is crucial to insulate this part of your home properly. In fact, with a small amount of outlay, you can make massive savings in the long run.
Your attic should already have some insulation in place, but there’s no harm in adding even more. Check and see if any joints are visible on the roof. If there are, you should add more insulation to them. Depending on the size of your house, estimates suggest that you can make savings of around £350 per year with proper insulation. To say that it only costs around £5 for a square metre of the material needed seems like a no-brainer.
Use Smart Security Devices
There are loads of smart home devices to help you with things from cleaning to saving costs on energy. As technology progresses, we are getting closer to the emergence of fully functioning smart homes that have a variety of incredible purposes. Smart security devices will be integrated into every home in the future, so there is no time like the present to start using them.
Putting security measures in place is a way to make your home more sustainable because it lowers the risk of being burgled. This is a pertinent issue in Brighton and Hove, which is officially the most dangerous city in East Sussex.
There were 95 crimes per 1000 people in 2021, many of which were home burglaries. There are plenty of devices now you can use to put burglars off, such as smart alarm systems. You can even opt for covert cameras that sync with your other devices. This allows you to monitor your home even whilst you are away.
These are just a few ideas about how you can make some small home improvements to reduce your costs in the long run. It’s always worthwhile looking into other minor renovations that you can do, such as replacing your shower head to reduce your water consumption.
