Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Every year in the UK it kills around 50 people and sends 4000 to A&E for emergency treatment. Make sure you get all your combustion appliances properly serviced and fit an alarm. Good quality alarms are available from most DIY suppliers and take minutes to fit. It could save your life!

Smart meters help you track your energy use in pounds and pence. They can help educate you and your family to reduce your energy bills.

When did you last test your carbon monoxide alarm? Make sure it works when you need it by testing it weekly. #TestItTuesday

Remember to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth – a running tap wastes over 6 litres per minute.

Save energy with your washing machine. Modern washing powders often let you achieve the same results with lower temperatures.

When did you last test your smoke alarm? Make sure it will work when you need it by testing it weekly. #TestItTuesday

Switch off radiators in any rooms you are not using regularly and keep internal doors shut to save energy.

Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) help ensure your heating is evenly distributed where you need it. Check them to make sure they are set properly so each area reaches the temperature you need and gets no hotter.

Giving your plants’ roots a good soaking once or twice a week in dry weather is much better than lightly watering them every day because most of that water just evaporates away. However, new plants do need regular watering until they are established.

Every degree you turn your home thermostat down could save you around £80 to £85 a year on your heating bill.