Simple heating tricks to keep your flat warm and save on bills

Temperatures are starting to drop, which means that the heating season will soon begin. The timing depends on the weather.

Due to the increase in gas and electricity prices, many people are worried about high heating bills. If you want your flat to be warm and you don't want to spend much money, try this simple trick.

Autumn has settled in for good. It's getting cold outside, and flats are becoming cooler. This is an excellent time to try a simple trick that eliminates the need to turn up the radiators to full power. A TikTok posting as @the.cosyclub shared the trick.

You only need two things you probably already have at home—a piece of stiff cardboard (e.g., from a box) and some aluminium foil. Start by measuring the length and width of the radiator, then transfer these measurements to the cardboard. After cutting it out, wrap the cardboard in aluminium foil with the shiny side facing up and place it behind the radiator.

The foil will reflect the heat, which will spread throughout the room instead of being absorbed by the walls. It's a simple way to achieve a pleasant temperature in the flat without turning up the radiators.

This is just one of the cheap and simple ways to save on heating. Before the heating season starts, it's worth switching your window mode from summer to winter. How do you do that? It's very simple. Open the window wide, then look for a small pin-like protrusion on the frame.

Pick up pliers or a screwdriver and turn it 90 degrees, then close the window. Place your hand against it. If you don't feel any airflow, it means that the windows have been switched to winter mode. This will prevent heat from escaping your flat.