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April

Go eco-friendly in your home

Turning down your thermostat by 1˚C could cut your heating bills by 10 per cent. And, according to the Energy Saving Trust, the average household could save £250 a year on fuel bills by making simple changes, such as checking for the energy-saving recommended logo when buying appliances.

An electricity display unit costs as little as £35 from shops such as B&Q, and shows how much energy you use doing ordinary things around the house. ‘These also show which appliances are producing the most CO2, or carbon dioxide, so you can work out how to cut down usage,' says Rob Bell, Energy Doctor at the Energy Saving Trust.

Potential annual saving: £250+

Good time to buy: Baths and showers. Expect savings from companies using seasonal ‘April showers' to shift stock.