{"id":28625,"date":"2024-11-15T11:33:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T11:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/?p=28625"},"modified":"2024-11-18T10:23:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T10:23:54","slug":"money-mums-tips-to-reduce-energy-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/best-buys\/money-mums-tips-to-reduce-energy-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"The Money Mum’s 5 tips to reduce your energy bill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Figure out how to reduce your energy bill this winter with these tips and advice from Instagram saving expert, Money Mum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New research has shown that many renters feel rushed into signing for properties before being able to check potential energy bill costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, faced with higher than expected bills, 30% of renters say they regret not doing more checks beforehand and 41% regularly worry about energy costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B&Q has partnered with Instagram money-saving expert Gemma Bird aka @moneymumofficial<\/a> to share renter-friendly, affordable tips to improve efficiency and help you to reduce your energy bills.<\/p>

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Price hikes and lack of control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The current state of the rental market is incredible challenging, with rising rents, lack of properties and competitive bidding wars. Our of a survey of 2,000 current renters, 54% said they rushed into selecting their current property, placing greater importance on location and rent prices before looking at heating and energy costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The majority of renters say their current property doesn’t have important energy saving features. These include not having draught proofing (79%), efficient lighting (60%) or double glazing (47%). After discussions with the landlord or letting agent, 19% also found they were not receptive to making energy efficient changes to their property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Money Mum told us: ‘It’s no doubt that many of us around the country are having a tough time with our energy bills, and this new research from B&Q shows that renters have been hit particularly hard. There are plenty of ways people can get savvy without breaking the bank though, and I’m here to help!’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to reduce energy bills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Money Mum shares her top tips for saving on your energy bills this winter, plus product recommendations from DIY heroes, B&Q.<\/p>

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1. Keep the warmth inside<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Heat escapes from homes primarily through gaps in doors, windows and other openings. This makes our heating systems work harder to keep rooms warm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A self-adhesive draught excluder<\/a> is a quick and affordable way to trap in warmth without making a permanent change. Stick them along door bottoms, around window frames or anywhere where you feel a draught. <\/p>\n\n\n\n