Victorian Age method of heating your home can save you money on fuel bills

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Energy price increases took hold again in January, and the struggle to keep the house warm remains an ongoing battle with the winter chill still showing no signs of letting up.But experts have told homeowners to look to the past for a great way to keep your home cozy without cranking up the thermostat.

Central heating only became widely used in the 1970s and 1980s. But the way the Victorians kept warm in an age with no central heating or insulation can save you cash on your fuel bills in this day and age too.

Victorian homes were draughty and they relied on coal fires to heat them. However they also employed other methods to keep warm without wasting coal.

According to My Home Improvements, a leading expert in home upgrades and energy efficiency, they would rely on a combination of heavy curtains, door drapes, and ‘pelmets’ to trap warm air inside, reports the Express.