Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Payne made his debut as a singer when he auditioned for the British television series The X Factor in 2008. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four other contestants to form One Direction
As households adapt to the gloomier weather that Autumn brings and try to hold off putting the heating on due to rising energy bills, home experts at JD Williams have shared some simple, but effective ways to ‘winter-proof’ your home before the colder temperatures become the norm.Simple things like adding extra layers to your bedding, putting a rolled up towel along a gap at the bottom of a door or investing in a set of thermal curtains could help create a cosy living space that keeps the bills down this winter.
Layering up is not on the list because by now, everyone should be dressing appropriately on a cold day - if you’re working from home wearing shorts and a t-shirt in October and switching the heating on, that really is a needless waste of money.In the last month, searches for thermal curtains have gone up 22 per cent and energy bills by 23 per cent, indicating that people are starting to look ahead and making plans to combat the colder months.As temperatures drop, it’s time to switch out your summer bedding for warmer options.
Invest in high-tog duvets (10.5 tog or higher) and brushed cotton sheets for a warmer night’s sleep. Layering blankets can also trap heat more effectively, ensuring you stay warm throughout the night.Consider adding an electric blanket for that extra touch of warmth during particularly cold nights.
Nights are often the coldest part of the day so by ensuring you have a warm bed environment; you may find that you can lower your heating settings or delay turning on the heating altogether.Draughts can be a major source of heat loss in your home.
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