We may still be getting the odd bit of sunshine, but the colder weather has definitely hit and most people have been reaching for the thermostat.
But one way I've managed to avoid using the central heating as much is with a new addition to each bedroom. I've replaced our usual curtains with thermal ones and it's made a big difference to the temperature in each room.
Not only do they provide that extra layer of insultation, but the velvet charcoal ones I went for look lovely too, and they're actually very reasonably priced. Read more: My £20 heated hoodie keeps me warm all day without the need for central heating For the smaller kids' bedrooms, it cost just £14 a pair, while the set for our bedroom was £27.
You can get them in a lighter silver colour too, or you can get them in a teddy material, in either cream or grey, for a similar price.
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