AVOID putting the heating on this winter with a clever buy from The Range, that costs just 1p an hour to run.
Energy bills for the average UK household have risen by 2% from today, leaving many on the hunt for ways to keep bills down.
The Range has the perfect gadget to keep you warm this winter[/caption]
Keep you fingers toasty with this gadget from The Range[/caption]
From heated blankets to thermal curtains, there are plenty of alternatives to cranking up the thermostat.
And The Range‘s USB Winter Warm Heated Gloves are the perfect solution for anyone keen to keep their fingers toasty, without breaking the bank.
Priced at just £11.99, the clever gadget can reach an impressive temperature of 42C.
Simply plug the attached cord in to a USB port or power bank, and wait for your fingers to become toasty and warm.
Perfect for working from home, the gloves prevent your hands from freezing, without you having to heat up the whole home.
Plus, according to MoneySavingExpert, the gadget costs just 1p an hour to run.
The Range said: “Simply plug into a working USB port and the gloves will heat up to a nice warm temperature and they will keep your hands warm when you are wearing them.
“These gloves are perfect to wear if the office is cold and you still need to type on the computers.
“They must be plugged into a USB port or Power Bank to work, the gloves are soft and the comfortable material will keep your hands warm.”
The gloves come in one size (16.5cm x 10cm) and come in three stylish colours, black, blue and navy, meaning they will go with any outfit.
However, The Range has warned that they must be dissembled before cleaning, to avoid any hazards.
More hacks to keep warm
Another clever gadget from The Range, that will keep bills down is a bargain pair of thermal curtains.
Priced at just £10.99, the Dreamscene Pencil Pleat Blackout Pair Of Thermal Curtains, are super easy to hang up, taking just minutes to install.
5 ways to keep your house warm in winter
Property expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.
1. Curtains
“Windows are a common place for the outside cold to get into your home, this is because of small gaps that can let in air so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark,” he said.
This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth as it can provide a kind of “insulation” between your window and curtain.
2. Rugs
“Your floor is another area of your home where heat can be lost and can make your home feel chilly,” he continued. “You might notice on cold days, that your floor is not nice to walk on due to it freezing your feet.
“Add rugs to areas that don’t already have a carpet, this provides a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above.”
3. Check your insulation
Check your pipes, loft space, crawlspaces and underneath floorboards.
“Loose-fill insulation is very good for this, and is a more affordable type of insulation, with a big bag being able to be picked up for around £30,” Joshua explained.
4. Keep your internal doors closed
“Household members often gather in one room in the evening, and this is usually either the kitchen or living room,” Joshua said.
“This means you only have to heat a small area of your home, and closing the doors keeps the heat in and the cold out.”
5. Block drafts
Don’t forget to check cat flaps, chimneys and letterboxes, as they can let in cold air if they aren’t secure.
The clever curtains trap heating inside your home, using multiple layers of dense fabric, reducing drafts and acting as an insulator.
In the summer, the curtains block heat from entering the room, and they can even reduce noise as well.
Available in a variety of colours, from silver to pinks, the curtains go with any aesthetic, so you can get one for every room in the house.
Another cheap way to keep toasty is to invest in an electric blanket, which cost as little as 1p to run.
The Slumberdown Sleepy Nights Electric Blanket has three clever heat settings, to keep you as toasty and warm as you like.
The clever device has straps so that you can fasten it onto your mattress and enjoy cosy heat all night long.
It also comes with a handy 2m long cable, so you can plug it in wherever is convenient, and has a two-year guarantee, so you can be sure to have a great night’s sleep for years to come.
