8 tips to beat the British Gas fuel hikes

6. Seal draughts
Seal up any gaps around windows, doors and floorboards. Using basic foam insulating strips, the Energy Saving Trust reckons you could cut up to £30 a year off your gas bill.

To fill draughty gaps between floorboards, look up our how-to video.

Investing in some proper thick curtains should cut your need for heating and spruce up your living room too. The Independent's Donnachadh McCarthy says eBay's a nirvana for them.