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Here’s something we can all agree on: homes should be cosy. When the nights draw in and temperatures start to drop, the last thing you want is a chilly breeze whistling through your house.
The good news is, it’s not hard to banish that pesky draught for good. And here’s your chance. With a touch of DIY and a dab of creativity, you’ll soon be basking in the warm glow of a toasty home, reduced energy bills and some hefty carbon savings.
So, whether you want to make a draught-excluding snake from some old tights or play ‘hunt the draught’ with some low-cost filler, now’s your moment to shine.
We’ve nothing against a bit of fresh air, but draughts should know their place and stay outside – where they belong. A draughty home is full of gaps that let in too much cold air and waste too much heat. The result? Well, let’s just say I’ll be leaving my hat and gloves on when I come to visit.
Fed up of feeling the chill? It’s time to plug those draughty gaps and get cosy.
Ready to make your home cosier?
The best place to start is by figuring out where your main draughts are coming from. That means looking for gaps and feeling for cool air around doors, windows, letterboxes and – if you have one – your chimney. Here’s a handy guide to draught-hunting.
With your hit-list in place, it’s time to get draught-busting.
Before you dash off to get draught-busting please remember that some ventilation is a good thing. Draughts are uncontrolled and excessive, but kitchens, bathrooms and areas with open fires or flues can all benefit from a bit of moving air.
Don’t seal your house off altogether!
There are a host of grants and discounts available to help you out, handily compiled in the Energy Saving Trust's great search tool.