Keen to spend less on gas and leccy? Help conserve power - and a healthy bank balance - with these thrift-conscious picks.

Slash your heating bills: Energy-saving buys

  • <p> Insulate the old-fashioned way with a decorative draught excluder or two - a simple but very effective way to retain heat in a room. Forget the novelty sausage dogs or snakes and opt for this stylish version by M&amp;S.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=1026897284/rd_type=M/search=Marks+and+Spencer+Textured+Stripe+Draught+Excluder ">Get the Textured Stripe Draught Excluder now for &pound;23</a></p>
  • <p> Keep tabs on your household energy consumption and minimise unnecessary usage with this wireless monitor. It will let you know exactly how much power you're using and whether you've left the TV on standby or forgotten to switch off a plug-in heater.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=817261471/rd_type=M/search=electricity+monitor ">Get the OWL CM119 Wireless Electricity Monitor now for &pound;37.95</a></p>
  • <p> An extra-long hot shower is hard to resist, especially on an icy winter's morning. Help fight the urge with this shower timer. It should save you a tidy sum on energy bills and minimise your water usage.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gabi-H2o-GAB01SST-Saving-Shower/dp/B007T5U5EU/ ">Get the Gabi H20 Water Timer now for &pound;2.99</a></p>
  • <p> Go one better and bag this cleverly designed contraption. It mixes water with air to create larger droplets. Result: You get the same refreshing shower experience but use up to 75% less hot water.<br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=1021358201/search=eco+shower"><br /> Get the Mira Chrome Eco Shower Head now for &pound;38.78</a></p>
  • <p> Does your heating lack a thermostat control? This digital model by Honeywell is a must-have if you're serious about saving energy. It works with almost all types of central heating and boasts a thrifty eco mode.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=862524349/rd_type=M/search=Honeywell+DT90E+Wired+Digital+Room+Thermostat ">Get the Honeywell DT90E Wired Digital Room Thermostat now for &pound;35.81</a></p>
  • <p> The front door can account for up to 11% of household heat loss, and a gaping letterbox is likely to be the main culprit - help minimise energy wastage and banish draughts with this swish chrome letterbox plate.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=813430524/rd_type=M/search=John+Lewis+Letterbox+Plate%2C+Polished+Chrome ">Get the John Lewis Letterbox Plate now for &pound;23</a></p>
  • <p> Overzealous chargers still drain power when they're on, whether or not a gadget is plugged in or fully juiced. Help reduce your electricity bill with the Belkin Conserve Valet Charging Station. It charges up to four gizmos and shuts off automatically when it's not in use.<br /> <a href="http://aolshopping.aol.co.uk/search_getprod.php/masterid=871025453/rd_type=M/search=Belkin+Energy+Saving "><br /> Get the&nbsp; Belkin Conserve Valet Charging Station now for &pound;29.99</a></p>
  • <p> Trim those hefty winter bills by beefing up your radiators with this set of Radflek foil reflectors. The panels radiate heat from the rear of the radiator back into the room, decreasing your power usage and carbon footprint.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Radflek-Radiator-Reflector-Panel-Sheets/dp/B003E1AKFC/ ">Get the Radflek Radiator Reflector Panel set now for &pound;24.99</a></p>