As winter tightens its grip and energy bills remain a pressing concern for households across the UK, a budget retailer is offering a charming and practical solution. Home Bargains is selling a festive-themed draught excluder for just £7.99 that promises to keep homes warmer while cutting down on heating costs.
A Cosy and Cost-Effective Christmas Find
The product in question is The Lifestyle Edit Christmas Highland Cow Draught Excluder. Designed with an 'adorable' highland cow wearing a festive hat, it aims to blend seasonal cheer with practical home insulation. Home Bargains promotes the item as 'perfect for bringing warmth and charm to your home this Christmas'.
For many Britons, especially those in older or poorly insulated properties, icy draughts are a significant winter woe. Affordable draught-proofing measures, such as excluders for doors and windows, can make a noticeable difference to both comfort and expenditure.
Substantial Annual Savings from Simple Measures
The potential financial benefit is backed by experts. According to the Energy Saving Trust, draught-proofing windows, doors, and floors could save around £85 a year in Great Britain, and approximately £80 in Northern Ireland.
The logic is straightforward: a draught-free home feels comfortable at a lower temperature. This means residents can potentially turn down their thermostat without sacrificing cosiness. The Trust highlights that reducing your thermostat setting by just one degree, from 22C to 21C, could save an additional £90 a year in GB (£80 in NI).
'Draught-free homes are comfortable at lower temperatures, so you may be able to turn down your thermostat, saving even more on your energy bills,' the advice states.
Where to Buy the Festive Money-Saver
The Highland Cow Draught Excluder is available for £7.99 both online and in Home Bargains stores nationwide. The product description emphasises its dual purpose: 'Keep the cold at bay... adding a touch of holiday cheer while keeping the chill out.'
Shoppers looking for a similar aesthetic have another option. Dunelm sells a Country Living Highland Cow Draught Excluder, described as having a 'cosy plush faux-fur finish' and a 'characterful' design. This version is available online with standard delivery costing £3.95, though click and collect is not offered.
With energy efficiency and festive budgeting front of mind for many this December, these decorative yet functional items represent a small investment for potential long-term savings and a warmer, merrier home.
