If money was tight last year, it is probably getting to be even tighter this year. Constant lockdowns, loss of jobs and furlough schemes are leaving people more poverty-stricken than ever. As a nation, the British like to try to be ecologically conscious people, so how do we do this and keep doing our bit to save the planet without spending all our money? We’re here to let you know that it is much easier than you’d think.
Central Heating
Modernizing your central heating can be a great way to save money in the long run and get more eco-friendly. You can buy radiators for every room in your house online. They even have a heat loss calculator and a radiator size search tool to ensure you’re getting value for your money when purchasing a radiator from them. Bring your home into the 21st century and use the time you have now to better your future.
Make Curtains
Make your own thick, insulated curtains for a low price. You can buy the attachments online for cheap and reuse fabric you already have lying around your house. Reusing the tops of old curtains can be a great way to save yourself time and energy fiddling with new ones.
Thick curtains will keep the heat in and the cold out, saving you money long term on your energy bills.
Renovate the Fireplace
Lots of houses in the UK have disused and boarded up fireplaces. Clean it out and hire a chimney sweep to sweep the chimney before you light a fire. Paint up the surround or tile it if you prefer. You can get firelighters from petrol stations and in most supermarkets.
You can also buy coal, logs and kindling to fuel your fire. If you have trees in the garden that need felling, this is a great way to get free logs. Chop them up into fireplace size logs using a chainsaw. Stack them somewhere and leave them to dry for 6 – 12 months. This time next year, you will have free fuel to heat your home with.
Stop using the Tumble Drier
Tumble driers use a lot of energy. Save money and dry your clothes on a maiden by the radiator. Time it so that your clothes are ready to dry when you switch your heating on so that they will dry in the quickest time. Ensure that you hand them straight, so they don’t get creases. If they don’t come out soft once dried, it is a great idea to add softener to the wash.
Compost
Make sure you are composting all your food scraps if you are a keen gardener. Compost can be fairly expensive and heavy to go out and buy. If you make your own compost at home, you will have a steady flow ready and available for use in no time. Get planting those seeds asap to make sure you have a good crop of food across the rest of the year.
These are some of our eco-friendly tips that will help you save money in the long run. Being eco-friendly always starts somewhere.
