How can I keep my house warm without it costing a small fortune?
I'm concerned about keeping the cost of my energy bills down but
whenever I turn down the heating I end up feeling cold.  Is
there anything else I can do?  How can I keep my house warm
whilst still being cost-effective?  Big chill: How can I heat my
home whilst being cost-effective?   A home energy expert, from
not-for-profit energy group Ebico, replies: A house will
continuously lose heat whenever it is warmer inside than it is
outside.  This process occurs naturally because heat always
travels from a warm area to a cold area.  However, you can take
certain measures to slow down the heat loss without breaking the
bank, allowing your home to be heated to a comfortable
temperature.  Generally, heat is lost through walls (35 per
cent), the roof (25 per cent), doors (15 per cent), windows (10
per cent) and floors (15 per cent). Heat loss can be
considerably reduced if any of the following measures are taken:
• Cavity walls and lofts are insulat