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

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

Check the programmer on your heating and hot water to make sure the timings match your needs. If you don’t have a seven-day programmer fitted consider getting one.

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

Use the sun to reduce your heating bills. Leave internal doors open to rooms which trap the sun so the heat can spread to other areas.

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