The £4 Dunelm buy that helps stop draughts and keeps the heating off
SHOPPERS are raving about Dunelm’s £4 must-have that blocks draughts and helps keep the heating off.
Keeping your home warm without cranking up the heating is a must for households right now.
The Stormguard Draft Excluder Self-Adhesive Strip Tape is a quick and easy solution to seal gaps, keeping warmth in and cold air out.
The self-adhesive foam tape can be applied to doors and windows, stopping draughts and reducing energy costs.
This handy home fix is designed to blend seamlessly with most window and door frames.
It’s not just for winter either—the tape can also help keep homes cool in summer by blocking hot air from entering.
One happy customer wrote: “Used for over a week now, and it completely blocks the wind coming in.
“Works great on my old windows!”
Another added: “Easy to install and makes a huge difference in keeping my home warm. Great value for money.”
The self-adhesive backing makes installation simple, just measure, cut, and stick it in place.
It forms a tight seal, blocking wind, dust, noise, and even moisture.
It’s suitable for all types of doors and windows, including sliding doors, casement windows, wooden doors, bathroom doors, and even greenhouse windows.
Customers have flooded the reviews with praise, calling the tape a “game-changer” for draughty homes.
One shopper raved: “The draught strip works as it should.
“I had small gaps in my windows making the house cold, but this tape created an airtight seal.”
Another commented: “Love how easy it is to fit and cut. It really blocks the draught—thank God!”
With energy prices still high, small fixes like this can make a big difference in keeping your home cosy without running up your heating bill.
5 ways to keep your house warm
Property expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.
1. Curtains
“Windows are a common place for the outside cold to get into your home, this is because of small gaps that can let in air so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark,” he said.
This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth as it can provide a kind of “insulation” between your window and curtain.
2. Rugs
“Your floor is another area of your home where heat can be lost and can make your home feel chilly,” he continued. “You might notice on cold days, that your floor is not nice to walk on due to it freezing your feet.
“Add rugs to areas that don’t already have a carpet, this provides a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above.”
3. Check your insulation
Check your pipes, loft space, crawlspaces and underneath floorboards.
“Loose-fill insulation is very good for this, and is a more affordable type of insulation, with a big bag being able to be picked up for around £30,” Joshua explained.
4. Keep your internal doors closed
“Household members often gather in one room in the evening, and this is usually either the kitchen or living room,” Joshua said.
“This means you only have to heat a small area of your home, and closing the doors keeps the heat in and the cold out.”
5. Block drafts
Don’t forget to check cat flaps, chimneys and letterboxes, as they can let in cold air if they aren’t secure.