Rooms will stay warmer on cold nights using 1 bathroom item

As colder, wetter weather approaches, a rolled-up towel can help keep rooms warmer by blocking draughts beneath doors or along windowsills. The advice matters for people looking to retain heat without turning up the central heating or adding to energy bills.

The British Red Cross recommends using an old towel as a homemade draught excluder. The article also suggests switching to a warmer duvet: 7 to 10.5 tog is described as suitable for autumn, while 12 tog or higher is intended for winter. A home interiors expert says bedrooms are generally recommended to stay around 16 to 18C for comfortable sleep.