Energy efficiency helps homes to stay warm in the coldest months of the year. This is very good news indeed for your heating bills and for your general comfort. Here are some ways to help dramatically improve energy efficiency within your home:

• Choose a wood burning stove to heat your house. This provides energy from a renewable source, rather than you having to rely on gas or electric central heating.
• Get new doors and windows. This include garage doors, which are notorious for letting out heat. Choose a quality material with good thermal performance, like PVC or fibreglass.
• Install rooflights. These will help to reduce the need for artificial light, especially in the winter when things can feel a bit dull and drab.
• Get solar panels. They will allow you to generate you own energy.

All of these solutions are big fixes and will not be cheap from the outset. However, they will soon pay for themselves.