Making your home more energy efficient doesn’t have to cost a lot. While projects like home insulation or solar panels require more investment, there are several, smaller energy efficient DIY projects that are faster and less expensive. On their website, the Energy Saving Trust have a great article called “Nine quick DIY jobs to save energy” – here are the jobs:
- Install a water butt
- Add radiator reflector panels
- Draught proof your chimney
- Replace your bulbs with LEDs
- Draught proof your windows and doors
- Bleed your radiators
- Install tap aerators in your kitchen and bathroom
- Install a hot water jacket
- Add a letterbox draught excluder
For details of how to carry out each of these, visit the Energy Saving Trust website.