WITH the darker nights drawing in, many homeowners will soon be finding ways to keep warm without putting their heating on.
After all, few of us have spare pennies to throw away on the thermostat, which will send your energy prices soaring.
But thankfully, one Christmas fan has shared a bargain buy from B&M that’ll instantly make you toasty.
And perhaps the best part of all? It costs just £4.
Taking to TikTok (@cosy.christmas.everyday), the social media user posted a video sharing a selection of girlie stocking filler ideas they spotted during a recent trip to B&M.
In the video, she begins by holding up ‘a tale of tails hand warmers‘ to the camera, which would make the perfect gift for the upcoming chillier seasons.
Available in both a dog and cat designs, the online product description reads: “Stay warm, cute, and cosy with these A Tale of Tails Hand Warmers.
“The perfect winter accessory for animal lovers!”
Not only are they a great choice for those cold autumn walks, they’re also ideal for snuggly nights in on the sofa.
Simply place one in each had and settle down to watch the latest series you’re binging on.
Amongst the other festive stocking filler ideas include a 2-piece spa set, which retails at £3, Profusion Brush Vault, priced at £10, Glow Studio set for £4 which includes 2 face masks and a scrub, and a £5 Disney Stitch-inspired hair set.
And for the bath lovers amongst us, B&M are also selling a £2.50 Wicked-inspired bath fizzer, £4 Mermaid bath bombs and a 3-piece Fizzy Dips bath set for £2.
People were delighted with the bargain gift suggestions, with one writing: “Great Christmas idea!”
A second added: “I’d buy most of this for myself.”
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.
We previously told how the bargain retailer is also stocking a handy 69p gadget – the ‘Kool Pak Hand Warmers.’
Each pack comes with two hand warmers, which are air-activated and require no batteries, and provide up to 10 hours of warmth.
But there is one negative to consider – the hand warmers are single-use and disposable.
If however, you’d rather something that’s more sustainable and a little pricier, then there are several different reusable hand warmers on Amazon.
There are also a whole host of other things you can do to heat up without turning on your thermostat, including everything from wearing extra layers to using a hot water bottle.
And one product from The Range, will boost your home’s insulation, keeping it nice and toasty, for no extra cost.
Priced at just £10.99, the ‘Dreamscene Pencil Pleat Blackout Pair Of Thermal Curtains’, take just minutes to install.
The multiple layers of dense fabric works by trapping heating inside your home, effectively helping to reduce drafts and acting as an insulator.
