Short useful messages from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
The typical cost of household damage caused by burst frozen pipes in the cold spell of 2010 averaged up to £7,000 per household. Make sure that both your buildings and contents insurance policies provide your home with sufficient cover.
Knowing where your stopcock is (water mains valve) means you can instantly turn it off the moment you find a burst pipe, reducing the damage to your house and belongings.
Volunteering for charity is free work experience which looks great on your CV – especially if you do it in your chosen profession and interests.
A third of all the heat lost in an uninsulated home goes through the walls. If your house is older than the 1990’s it may not have any wall insulation at all.
Loft insulation: up to a quarter of your home’s heat escapes through the roof; you can solve this by laying mineral wool under the rafters.
The Energy Saving Trust says boilers account for about 55% of what people spend each year on energy bills, so an efficient boiler makes a big difference. Depending on your boiler’s age, a new efficient one could save you up to £300 per year.
You may be eligible for free insulation/cavity wall/boiler if you meet certain criteria. Speak to your energy provider or the Energy Saving Advice Service on 0300 123 1234.
Insulating your home is one of the most effective ways to cut your energy bills – you could save up to £180 a year by insulating your loft and £140 with cavity wall insulation.
Putting things back where you got them from ensures you always know where important things are. Don’t learn this the hard way; change your habits now and make it part of the way you do things.
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