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Aug 2022
8:46pm, 25 Aug 2022
35,085 posts
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EvilPixie
It’s about £60 per month for 6 months hann
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Aug 2022
8:51pm, 25 Aug 2022
92,266 posts
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Hanneke
Ok, suppose it is better than nothing... Considering my outgoings, due to increases in utilith bills, mortgage interest, fuel, food etc has gone up by nearly £500/month! Considering I spent £600/month before, you can see that this is a problem! I am working more now, to cover the rise, but that has only given me a 30% increase in income, so it doesn't cover things...
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Aug 2022
11:40pm, 25 Aug 2022
18,033 posts
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KinkyS
Everybody keeps saying insulation is the answer but what do you do if you don't have cavity walls and your loft is part of the living space of the house? What or how else can I insulate, bearing in mind I have a very low income so answers like "replace all your windows" or "buy thicker curtains" are out of the question?
I'm terrified and feeling pretty helpless but there must be something with low initial outlay that would help me to not freeze this Winter. Many of the suggestions I've seen are so expensive that if I could afford them I could probably afford to turn my heating on and wash in hot water again!
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Aug 2022
12:18am, 26 Aug 2022
92,272 posts
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Hanneke
I feel your pain Kinky! Converted chapel, open plan, pretty much all one room. I will be burning free wood for heat, if I can repair/seal the flu of it and if my old chainsaw ever returns from its service.
I also cannot insulate... Practically it is socks, jumpers, woollen blanket, hot water bottle, one light on at night, wear clothes forever before washing them, repairing everything. A friend is going to help/teach me how to repair clothes as I am useless... I recommend a cat: they are permanent hot water bottles. If you keep their feed down, they will go catch mice, which saves on food too 
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Aug 2022
7:51am, 26 Aug 2022
787 posts
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Shades
Brace, brace, brace 🙉
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Aug 2022
8:09am, 26 Aug 2022
35,088 posts
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EvilPixie
Foil behind radiators
Door draught snakes
Get the stick on draught tape for windows doors maybe
Keep curtains closed as much as possible and not covering radiators
Extra blanket at night
Not good times
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Aug 2022
8:13am, 26 Aug 2022
35,089 posts
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EvilPixie
Doors closed keeping any unused rooms sealed no heating door closed etc
We have cats
I’m not sure how cold they tolerate and they need access to litter box so can’t shut them in one room
Will be getting thicker duvet out this winter and blankets in lounge for us and cats
I’ll be running or cycling to work as much as possible
Batch cooking more too
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Aug 2022
8:21am, 26 Aug 2022
28,227 posts
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Johnny Blaze
The typical household energy bill will hit £3,549 a year from October, regulator Ofgem announces
The cap is currently £1,971 for the average household and limits how much providers can charge customers in England, Scotland and Wales
The price of electricity will rise on average from 28p per kWh to 52p in October-December and gas will go up from 7p to 15p per kwh
The new price cap will take effect on 1 October, with many households expected to struggle to pay
Meanwhile, the so-called PM couldn't give a shit and the two prospective replacements are engaged in a pissing competition.
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Aug 2022
8:31am, 26 Aug 2022
788 posts
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Shades
New price cap rates as expected then.
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Aug 2022
8:31am, 26 Aug 2022
13,251 posts
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jda
It may seem like a luxury but an electric blanket costs pennies to run and can make a completely unheated bedroom pretty comfortable.
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