Make sure you get your boiler properly serviced every year by a competent person. It will keep you warm, safe and make sure it is working efficiently.

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

If you need to use a tumble drier, make sure you use a full load and keep the lint filter clean. It will keep your machine working more efficiently saving energy while also reducing any risk of fire.

Fill a jug with tap water and leave it to cool in your fridge. You’ll save water by not having to run the tap for ages to get a cold drink.

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

If your charger has an LED to show it’s in use, it is still using energy until you switch it off at the wall or unplug it.

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

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.

Solid brick walls can be insulated internally or externally to reduce heat loss.

Keeping the oven door closed while you are cooking helps keep your oven at a stable temperature. It can also improve your cooking whilst saving you energy.