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Wales Online
Wales Online
Naomi Corrigan

Thermal curtains, foil behind radiators and other tips to improve home insulation on a budget

Home insulation can help keep bills down - more important than ever with rocketing energy prices. But for many, getting professional work simply isn't an option.

Houses which get cold immediately after the heating is turned off indicate warmth is escaping too quickly, says Stephen Hankinson, managing director at Electric Radiators Direct.

But if professional insulation work is out of the question, there are still other ways you can improve efficiency in your home, he said. Examples include:

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