Hanging out clothes to dry will save you energy and money over using a tumble drier.

If your charger has an LED to show it’s in use, it is still using energy until you switch it off at the wall or unplug it.

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

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

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!

Keeping extract fans and vents clean and clear from obstruction reduces energy use and makes then work more efficiently.