TESTED: 9 home hacks that will save you money

[@joerobinson88]

Hey Pete. Ex-window dressing fitter here. The curtain over the door is great. Even better if you don’t choose an eyelet style and instead use pencil pleat or pinch pleats. The fabric stays closer to the door and doesn’t create those big ‘S’ profile gaps at the top and bottom that air can flow through easily. Also when you dress an eyelet curtain like that at either end the curtain edge should face the door/wall, not into the room. Again this will help the draft and look a bit nicer too. Keep up the great videos mate ❤

[@gerysteylaerts]

just saw AND LIKED your other video about the cheap floor isolation. Like your style! keep it up!

[@stevenfromleicester2529]

Your quickly turning into one of my favourite KZbinrs. Keep it up.

[@northernworks]

Thanks, that’s very generous of you

[@abbeynawal]

Just what I needed 👌🏾 I knew some hacks but still worth the watch

[@Joesjo]

Loving these home improvements Pete. Keep them coming 👍

[@jigsey.]

Your dog is the show stopper ❤

[@kamruz360]

love this, thank you :-)

[@xlfive]

Great ideas ,lots of things we all over look or just put up with

[@michaelwillson6847]

Love the video Pete great helpful hints. One thing to add if people dont no is the echo4 scheme that the government are running ive just had airsorce and solar installed they also look at loft and wall insulation in it allot people can get it free charge. From the floor point view from son of a floor layer of 40 years silly thing but the underlay u have isnt helping could do with looking at newer style. The door foam round doors i treid about year ago but i spent more time sticking it back on. Maybe got bad batch or sommit certianly few things ill be doing. We have stove aswell but as of probably next week it'll be running day and night. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@northernworks]

Ooooh, I didn’t know that about the underlay. We’re planning wood floors soon(ish) so will take a look at some better stuff then. Worth looking at the Gov schemes available - there seems to be lot of money, and not a lot of good help explaining how to access it!

[@Handleyman]

I think your dog needs a cat to bother! Hours of fun for all! 😂

[@northernworks]

Ha, he doesn’t need any excuse to torment our cat!

[@TheWebstaff]

My mum loves that seal strip. What worked way better though was replacing the fucked hidges on all the upvc frames so the original seals could actually do there job. (likely not an issue on your windows and doors but for anyone with plastic hardware. Toolstation do universal kits that fit most units)

[@warriormonk2611]

I know it's still early days but have you had any issues with condensation due to less air flow?

[@northernworks]

The only place I’m getting condensation is on the kitchen door panes, where it’s only single glazed. Nothing too bad though, and there’s still plenty of air flow though the house with air bricks and open internal doors. Something to watch out for though, for sure

[@syrykh]

Radiator tin foil is a really interesting idea 👍

[@utube7930]

Hi, the letterbox brushes also interfere with your post and packets. Sincerely, your postie.

[@northernworks]

Ooof, yeah I bet they do. What would you recommend as an alternative? Is an external box better?

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍.Thank you

[@MrYoubrian]

Most heat loss will always be through the glass, such as windows and doors. We just stopped using shutters that actually work and mostly use a cosmetic shutters now. Interior shutters that have an insulated layer in the middle can make the biggest difference. As far as R value, the best walls will have an R value of R-11, R-13 or R-19. Burt the very best low E glass, nitrogen filled, double pane windows are just at R-4.5. Wood shutters on the inside of the house can add to the appeal, save heat and make a home have an older feel to it that some people like. FLIR cameras (infrared) can cost $5,000 each but maybe you can rent one or even purchase one to start a small business of showing others where there houses are losing the most heat. And for the last tip- Always check out your roof after a light snowfall. You will want to see a light even white coating that melts evenly. You can even take a look on your way to work and see where other homes are missing insulation or where it has fallen down because those areas of the roof will melt first from the heat loss in your home.

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

Ok, but where do I find the snow for my roof?

[@ReclaimDesign]

I know the feeling Pete 😂 Our house has zero heating...

[@MelixDesigner]

You absolutely don’t need a £23 smoke pen to find the drafts, just use a cheap incense

[@northernworks]

Smells nicer too!

[@__Timo__]

The spray foam should be sealed with mortar. Or even better: stuff in some mortar and no spray foam. The spray foam will (the normal, cheaper ones) will accumulate humidity and won't be substantial.

[@northernworks]

Great tip, thanks Timo

[@Bobby-mq9ys]

The man's used expanding foam instead of re-pointing😢

[@ronaldgill2771]

💖 *Promosm*

[@gardenjoy5223]

UK's carbon footprint just dropped a few points. Well done!