sponsored earth one-planet-home 8127331 ----- # How to put an end to winter worries with B&Q ## These clever gadgets from B&Q will keep the cold out and the heat in, says Kathryn Saville. 12:07PM GMT 12 Nov 2010 Last week, our three willing home owners, Tom, Jan and Charlotte, received their detailed 14-page energy-saving surveys from B&Q's eco expert Spencer Barrett and started to implement his recommendations. ![Cosier future: Jan is now implementing B&Q's recommendations][1] Cosier future: Jan is now implementing B&Q's recommendations As our volunteers discovered, there are plenty of helpful products in-store at B&Q right now -- and you can get advice from eco experts too. One item that B&Q would recommend for every home is the OWL electricity monitor (£34.98, left), which shows you how much electricity you're using and how much it costs. This will definitely help you remember to switch off lights when you're not in a room, stop over-filling the kettle and avoid using standby on your television and computers. About 26 per cent of your home's heat can be lost through the roof, so it makes sense to insulate it, especially before it gets really cold. Many people think they're already covered in this area but old insulating products are now thought to be insufficient. The recommended depth of insulation is 270mm, which usually means one layer between the joists and another over them. Topping up insulation can save the average household £45 every year.* B&Q's saver value loft roll (above) is a really economical way of achieving this saving. Until November 27 you can buy a triple pack for just £3; if you have an average-sized house you will need just nine triple packs to top up your loft -- that's a total bill of £27. It's easy to install too, as each roll is pre-cut. Sometimes it's the most obvious places that we forget to check for energy leaks. It's easy to remember windows, for example, but what about external doors? The rule of thumb is that if you can feel a cold draught inside, then heat is escaping from your home. Stormguard rubber "P" profile weather strip (£5.98, below) is simplicity itself to fit around any doorframe and, combined with a letterbox seal (£7.98) and keyhole cover (£5.48), it will make your hallway feel so much cosier. And if you need any further incentive, bear in mind that draughtproofing doors and windows can save you around £25 from your heating bills every year. Next week: More products from B&Q to help you make your home greener, plus an update on the measures put in place by our volunteers. [X][2] Share & bookmark Delicious Facebook Google Messenger Reddit Twitter Digg Fark LinkedIn Google Buzz StumbleUpon Y! 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