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Following the collapse of several of the biggest energy companies in the UK, prices of gas are going through the roof.

This, paired with the recent Universal Credit cut imposed by the government means that families up and down Northamptonshire will be struggling as they head into winter.

But, there is a hack that costs just £3, but could save you up to £200 in household bills, reports the Mirror.

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Norton Finance has shared a tip on how to cut your bills, and it’s simpler than you might think.

By draught-proofing your home, you could save hundreds of pounds.

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This involves using specialist excludes, which effectively act as a seal, stopping cold air from coming in through gaps around windows, doors and chimneys.

If you keep cold air out, you can switch your heating on less often, therefore, you’ll use less energy.

This quick fix is totally worth it, not just because it’s super easy, but it’s also a bargain.

You can buy 10 metres of self-adhesive seal from Amazon for just £2.89, or you can get a brushed strip from Screwfix for just £1.79.

Norton Finance has estimated that by taking these measures, you could save around £215 over five years on household bills.

Other easy DIY hacks that could save you money

• Specialist radiator foil – this stuff reflects heat around your house if you pop it on the wall behind your radiator. You can buy some from Toolstation.
• Bleed your radiators – this gets rid of trapped air inside that causes warm water to stop circulating around the radiators. You can do this yourself by using a radiator key (which you can buy from a DIY store) and a cloth or rag.

• Turn your thermostat down a tiny bit – even by turning it down just by one degree, this can save you up to 10 per cent on your bills
• Turn appliances off – when you’re not using appliances, don’t leave them on standby – turn them off.

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