Washing a small load of clothes? Check you washing machine’s settings to see if you can use the “half load” programme to save water and energy.

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

Hanging out clothes to dry will save you energy and money over using a tumble drier.

Insulate hot water pipes along their full length. Don’t waste the energy you have used to heat your hot water.

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.

Check the programmer on your heating and hot water to make sure the timings match your needs. If you don’t have a seven-day programmer fitted consider getting one.

Draught excluders are a cheap way of cutting out the chill from poorly fitting doors and windows. Most are also easy to fit, a simple DIY task.

Make sure your radiators are clear so they can heat the space efficiently. Curtains or furniture can easily block them.

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

Using lids on your pans when cooking will save energy and help heat the contents quicker.