📢🥶 Tired of battling those pesky window draughts and sky-high energy bills? Here’s a DIY hack to keep your home snug and save some cash! 💸✨
Even though January’s chills are behind us, the freezing weather lingers on. Keeping warm can feel like a battle, but worry not! Experts have shared a quick trick using an Allen key to stop draughts sneaking in through your windows and doors.
🔧 The Secret? Adjust those cam locks! Many uPVC windows and doors have built-in adjustment features. Look inside the frames for hinge screws. Tweak them to tighten or loosen as needed, making those draughts disappear. Just spin the top cam with your Allen key to pull the strike plate in snugly. If it gets too tight, turn the bottom cam for some wiggle room.
🪛 No cam locks? Don’t fret! More intricate adjustments might be needed—always check your manufacturer’s instructions first.
And if this DIY mission seems too complex, the Energy Saving Trust has great alternatives. Try self-adhesive foam strips or metal/plastic strips with brushes to seal those gaps between your window and its frame. Just make sure it’s the right fit!
🚪 For doors, address draughts by covering keyholes with purpose-made covers, using brush or flap draught excluders for letterboxes and edges, and sealing gaps at the bottom with hinged flaps.
Say goodbye to drafts and hello to a cosier home! Let’s keep the chill at bay and those bills in check! 🏡🔥
⬇ Share your own tips in the comments or how this hack worked for you! ⬇