Only fill your kettle with the water you need. You will save both water and energy.

Still using tungsten, halogen or fluorescent bulbs? Changing to LED lighting can save energy and money.

Fitting a new insulating jacket to a bare hot water tank can save over £100 per year. Costing just a few pounds, the investment can pay itself off in a few months.

Get into the habit of turning lights off when you leave a room. A family could save between £50 and £90 a year just by remembering to flick a switch, if they don’t already do this.

Make sure you get your boiler properly serviced every year by a competent person. It will keep you warm, safe and make sure it is working efficiently.

Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Every year in the UK it kills around 50 people and sends 4000 to A&E for emergency treatment. Make sure you get all your combustion appliances properly serviced and fit an alarm. Good quality alarms are available from most DIY suppliers and take minutes to fit. It could save your life!

Draught excluders are a cheap way of cutting out the chill from poorly fitting doors and windows. Most are also easy to fit, a simple DIY task.

Save energy with your washing machine. Modern washing powders often let you achieve the same results with lower temperatures.

Smart meters help you track your energy use in pounds and pence. They can help educate you and your family to reduce your energy bills.

Using lids on your pans when cooking will save energy and help heat the contents quicker.