Cyclaire Door Keyhole draught excluder (2 pack), neatly fitted in seconds it eliminates the draught through the keyhole, reduces heating bills, keyhole cover

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It is important when using self-adhesive strips to ensure that the door and frame are scrupulously clean to get the strips to adhere well and you should aim for a tight fit when cutting them to the right size too. Yep very strange about the keyhole as it is modern pvc doors, i was looking for escutcheon but need to find one that fits my key hole type, i don't think the one above does... And, finally, how about splashing out on a new front door entirely? Obviously this one is going to cost you, but if you have been mulling over front door ideas for some time and feel that your home's kerb appeal could do with a boost, then the front door is most definitely the place to start. Hot air rises up and could disappear through your chimney causing you to spend unnecessary money on heating bills. Blog Seven top tips to help heat your home this winter

If you’re happy carrying out simple DIY tasks, draught-proofing will be no problem. However, some homes, especially older homes with single glazing, will be more difficult to draught-proof. What’s more important you get whittling kit guiding you to the happiness of seeing that finished product Moving in 2002 to a small-holding in South Wales, providing as it did access to a wider range of natural resources, fanned his enthusiasm for sustainability. He went on to install renewable technology at the property, including biomass boiler and wind turbine. Based on a typical semi-detached property in England, Scotland or Wales. Figures for England, Scotland and Wales are based on fuel prices under the Energy Price Guarantee running from April 2023 to the end of June 2023. Draughts happen where there are unwanted gaps in the construction of your home, and where openings are left uncovered.Alternatively, you could invest in a brand new letterbox —most new models are designed to be energy efficient and come fitted with both brushes and flaps. Draught-proofing costs will vary depending on how much and which areas of your home you want to draught-proof.

Breathe a sigh of relief —no tools required for this one. Soft, long cushions or bolsters designed to be pushed up to the base of the door, covering any gaps between the bottom edge and the frame, are surprisingly effective. Brush strips usually come in the form of a thin metal bar, with the brush fixed to the bottom. These bars can be cut to length and are normally screwed into place. Some are designed to slide onto the bottom of the door before being fastened with screws. You need to ensure that the bristles on the strip reach the floor.

How to insulate your house rule number one: avoid gaping gaps to outside. As you might expect from a hole leading to the exterior, the keyhole in your front door can be a pesky cause of draughts. For this reason, it really does pay to cover it up. Make sure the strip is the right size to fill the gap in your window. If the strip is too big, it will get crushed and you may not be able to close the window. If it’s too small, there will still be a gap. Metal or plastic strips with brushes or wipers attached, which are long-lasting, but cost a little more. Buy a chimney draught excluder – these help stop draughts and heat loss through the chimney, and are usually fitted inside the chimney or around the fireplace. Ive bought it brand new. I think my warranty is up on most items like plumbing and that but i know there is a 10 year warranty on the house itself as ive had damp patches fixed by builder and no charge and he is quite decent...