Top tips to save money, warm your home and enjoy some Gluggaveður this winter

Top tips to save money, warm your home and enjoy some Gluggaveður this winter

Before Covid and Brexit, us Brits like nothing more than to talk about the weather. We're fascinated by it. It's in our DNA. However, due to where we live, we're usually complaining. (Please click or tap the picture to find out more)

As the temperature drops and the frost kicks in it's nice to enjoy a bit of Gluggaveður - an Icelandic term anglicised as 'gluggavedur' - which means 'window-weather'. It's the kind of weather that is nice to look at through the window but not nice to be out in.
However, heating up your home can be expensive if you don't master the basics and keep on top of maintenance. In fact, the average UK household is spending over £1,000 a year on gas and electric, and with more and more people working from home, being able to save on costs is more important than ever this year.
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Source: Property Reporter


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