OVO is offering free electric blankets to those who ‘think you’ll struggle to pay your bills’ – how to check if you’re eligible

From today, the energy company OVO will be handing out free heated throws to those in need as part of the OVO Extra Support Package, a programme set up to help customers in immediate need. As the temperatures start to drop, it’s time to start thinking about turning the heating on, which for households across … Read more

What’s your best trick for staying warm at home without turning the heating on? Let us know your top tip

This week on Ideal Home all our discussions have been dominated by the drop in temperature, and all the tricks we’re using to keep warm and avoid turning the central heating on for another week. I’m sure the Ideal Home team is not alone in feeling the chill as we edge closer to the end … Read more

Don’t even think about switching your heating on until you’ve completed this home maintenance job – ‘it will make a huge difference to your energy bills’

As it starts to get colder, it becomes more and more tempting to reach for the thermostat, but before you switch your heating on, experts say there is a vital home maintenance task you should do first. Early autumn is the best time to ensure your heating system is up to scratch, and one of … Read more

Martin Lewis reveals the best way to heat your home this winter – spoiler alert, it’s not leaving your heating on low all day

There’s an undeniable chill in the air as we edge ever closer to the winter months. And now it is time to start thinking about switching on our heating systems, everyone’s favourite money-saving expert, Martin Lewis, has shared his best advice for heating homes efficiently – and spoiler alert, you shouldn’t set your thermostat to … Read more

Experts say this is the best time to put your heating on in the morning to save money and make getting out of bed easier

I hate saying it, but there is definitely a chill in the air this week, and the time has come to start thinking about switching the heating on, and experts have revealed the best time to switch it on in the morning to set you up for the day ahead. There’s nothing worse than crawling … Read more