Overview
- Lifestyle outlets highlight heavy curtains, pelmets or valances, door drapes and simple draught excluders as quick measures to retain warmth.
- My Home Improvements says many households underestimate heat loss at windows and doorways and backs these low-tech steps as effective.
- Guidance stresses thick, floor‑length curtains with pelmets above windows and beside doors to colder areas, plus draught stoppers at thresholds.
- The advice presents a low‑cost option to reduce reliance on heating when pricier insulation or system upgrades are not feasible.
- Belfast Live notes a separate announcement of a Northern Ireland energy price increase at the start of October, reinforcing near‑term cost concerns.