About a quarter of all our clean, drinkable water at home is flushed down the toilet. Place a sealed bottle of water or brick in your cistern to reduce this amount.

Switch off radiators in any rooms you are not using regularly and keep internal doors shut to save energy.

Smart controls can help ensure your home is comfortable and energy efficient.

When did you last test your carbon monoxide alarm? Make sure it works when you need it by testing it weekly. #TestItTuesday

Think before your print. Reducing the amount of material you print has a long list of benefits including saving paper, chemicals and electricity. More and more offices and industries are going paper free, so think about how you can reduce any printing you do.

Cavity wall insulation can help prevent heat loss through your walls. Consider getting this retro-fitted if you still have uninsulated walls.

Boiling food on the hob? Only use the water you need to save energy.

Use a microwave. Generally a microwave oven is the most efficient way to heat up and cook food.

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.

When did you last test your smoke alarm? Make sure it will work when you need it by testing it weekly. #TestItTuesday