A NATION OF HOMEBIRDS: PEOPLE IN YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER SPENDING MORE TIME AT HOME THAN EVER BEFORE
New survey reveals increase in the amount of time people are spending indoors.
Hallway is the coldest room in the house for Yorkshire and Humber homeowners.
Energy Saving Trust launches an Energy Spring Clean to make homes more energy efficient – and warmer too.
A new survey has revealed that people in Yorkshire and Humber are swapping nightlife for homelife.
The poll, conducted by ICM on behalf of the Energy Saving Trust, has revealed that more than a third (34 per cent) are spending more time at home than than before due to the economic climate.
However, whilst the lure of home is stronger than ever for people in Yorkshire and Humber, the majority will be avoiding the hallway if they can – with one in five (18 percent) people surveyed believing it is the coldest place in their home.
Now, to help combat the chill and save some money in the process, The Energy Saving Trust (xx March) is calling on people in Yorkshire and Humber to give their home a dust-down and take a spring clean with a difference.
The organisation, which provides free and impartial energy advice to householders, has created some top-tips which can fatten your wallet, reduce your carbon footprint – and make Yorkshire and Humber homes warmer than ever.
Energy Saving Trust Chief Executive Philip Sellwood, said: “The worst winter in years and having to watch our spending has forced many of us to spend more time at home than ever before.
“Now, Spring is upon us and it is time to take the Energy Saving Trust’s Energy Spring Clean Challenge and see your energy bills tumble.
“Our top tips are simple and some can be done in a matter of seconds. Some of them only require the flick of a switch or the turn of a tap.
“Following our advice will help save you money which could then be spent on items like loft insulation which will make your house warmer next winter.”
The Energy Saving Trust has created a list of 10 things every householder should do*:
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