Lidl is introducing a €4.99 gadget that will keep your house warm and reduce energy bills
WINTER is just around the corner.
And while millions of Brits feel like they’ve been robbed of a good summer, it’s important that your wallet isn’t robbed by winter energy bills.
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September usually marks a turning point in the weather as temperatures begin to drop and the evenings become darker.
It’s also the same time that Brits get savvy about preparing for the cold weather, making sure they don’t spend unnecessary money on energy bills when the cold weather sets in.
Fortunately, this has now become a lot easier thanks to a new gadget from Lidl.
The Livarno Home Draft Excluder will hit stores on Sunday and will cost you a cool £4.99.
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The product description reads: “Keeps cold air out – helps reduce heating costs.”
The handy tool is also partly made from recycled polyester, with the entire inner filling made from recycled plastic.
It is designed to seal gaps around doors and windows and prevent cold air from entering your home.
The new Livarno Home Draft Excluder from Lidl is 90 cm long and available in two colours; cream or dark brown.
The most common door frame width is 76.2cm in England and Wales, or 72.6cm in Scotland.
That means the foaming device will likely cover the full width of your door, including any gaps underneath that could let in drafts.
It is said that weather stripping can reduce heat loss and save up to 30 percent on energy bills in extreme cases, and 10 to 20 percent in less extreme situations.
Draft stoppers like those from Lidl are brilliant because they require no insulation, glue or drilling, are super cheap compared to replacing windows or doors, and are tenant friendly.
They can also be washable for easy maintenance.
And depending on the design, they can be a festive decoration if you choose one in a seasonal design, such as a Christmas theme.
Lidl’s draft stopper is also very well priced: for example, the cheapest Dunelm draft stopper costs £7.
The Range is selling one for £6.99.
If you are looking for a more permanent solution to drafts on your door or window, consider draft excluders.
The 5 meter self-adhesive draft strip for doors and windows from B&Q costs just €4.99 and is easy to apply.
Simply peel off the wrapping and stick it around your window and door frames.
5 ways to keep your house warm in winter
Real estate expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.
1. Curtains
“Windows are a common place for the cold from outside to enter your home, this is due to small openings that can let air in, so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark,” he said.
This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth because it can provide a kind of “insulation” between your window and curtain.
2. Rugs
“Your floor is another part of your home where heat can be lost and make your home feel cold,” he continued. “On cold days you may notice that your floor is not pleasant to walk on because your feet are freezing.
“Add rugs to areas that don’t already have carpet. This will provide a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above.”
3. Check your insulation
Check your pipes, attic space, crawl spaces and under floorboards.
“Loose insulation is great for this, and it is a more affordable form of insulation, with a large bag being picked up for around £30,” explains Joshua.
4. Keep your interior doors closed
“Household members often congregate in one room in the evening, which is usually the kitchen or living room,” says Joshua.
“This means you only need to heat a small part 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 mailboxes as these can let in cold air if they are not properly secured.
