Make homes feel warmer with grandmother's simple towel method that costs nothing

Simple towel method that costs nothing can make your home feel warmer (Image: Maria Korneeva via Getty Images)

With freezing temperatures gripping the UK and energy bills at unprecedented levels, households are desperately searching for ways to reduce their heating costs.

After consulting more than 100 heating and money-saving specialists about the most effective methods to lower heating bills without upfront spending, five crucial strategies emerged with near-universal agreement . These included heating only occupied rooms and ensuring boilers and radiators are functioning efficiently .

However, one approach stood out above all others: properly draught-proofing your home. This was overwhelmingly the most frequently recommended piece of advice, with numerous experts identifying it