P253 CJEFAX 253 Mon 13 Oct 21:16/25 1/3 ! "£ CU-TING YOU5 HEATING BILLS As winter approaches, Which? magazine has some tips on how to keep your home warm and how to cut bills. It lists simple ways in which consumers can reduce heating bills — at no extra cost. It also looks at the merits of various types of insulation - from basic, do-it-yourself options to more adventurous, more expensive schemes. MoreP253 CEEFAX 253 Mon 13 Oct 21:15/10 2/3 ! "£ CU-TING YOU5 HEATING BILLS These are some simple tips on how to cut fuel bills without spending money: Turn down room thermostats (though children and the elderly need higher temperatures* - every degree counts. Turn off radiators in rooms you are not using, and keep the doors shut. If you are leaving a room for more than 15 minutes, turn the light off. Check all insulation annually. MoreP253 CJEFAX 253 Mon 13 Oct 21:03/38 3/3 W CU-TING YOU5 HEATING BILLS Thjsj are some of the most cost- effective ways to insulate your home: Put a jacket on the hot water cylinder - or renew it (about £10) if the present one is thin. Fit foil behind radiators. This reflects the heat back into the room. (Ordinary kitchen foil is good enough) Loft insulation. An average loft can be insulated for about £160 (£50 less if you do it yourself). More