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 "answer": "Eight things for a cold house: a room thermometer, a hot water bottle and an electric blanket for tonight, then thermal curtains and four kinds of draught proofing this weekend. Heating repairs, insulation and help with energy bills are not covered.",
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  "Safety notes for the electric blanket come from London Fire Brigade, and those for the hot water bottle from the Children's Burns Trust.",
  "The draught proofing follows the gov.uk draught proofing factsheet and Which?'s advice for renters, starting with things you can take with you when you move.",
  "No bill savings are claimed here: the published figures are old and depend on the home."
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      "ourName": "Stormguard door brush strip",
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      "ourTake": "Around windows, the gov.uk factsheet suggests foam, metal or plastic draught strips. This is a 6 m roll of self-adhesive D-profile foam, per the listing. Which? lists weatherstrips among the draught fixes renters can use."
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   "what": "A heated throw",
   "why": "It warms you on the sofa rather than in bed, and the electric blanket and hot water bottle already cover the nights."
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  {
   "what": "A chimney balloon",
   "why": "Only for an unused open chimney. The gov.uk factsheet says to remove it and let the air circulate in summer."
  }
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   "what": "Second-hand electric blankets",
   "why": "London Fire Brigade says not to buy second-hand electric blankets."
  },
  {
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   "why": "The Manchester NHS trust damp leaflet says to keep trickle vents open to help prevent condensation, damp and mould."
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   "question": "What temperature should my home be in winter?",
   "answer": "At least 18°C in the rooms you use regularly, if you can, according to the NHS. It says to heat your home to a temperature that is comfortable for you and to keep bedroom windows closed at night. A room thermometer shows whether each room reaches 18°C."
  },
  {
   "question": "Can I leave an electric blanket on all night?",
   "answer": "Only if it has a thermostat control for safe all-night use, says London Fire Brigade; otherwise unplug it before you get into bed. Check the instructions for your model. Never use it at the same time as a hot water bottle, and do not use one with an air flow pressure relief mattress or with emollient creams."
  },
  {
   "question": "How old is too old for a hot water bottle?",
   "answer": "Two years. The Children's Burns Trust advises against using bottles more than two years old, because rubber deteriorates and old bottles can burst or leak. Look for the flower symbol near the neck: the number in the middle is the year it was made, and the segments show the month."
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  {
   "question": "How can I draught proof a rented home?",
   "answer": "Start with things you can take away. Which? lists door snakes, curtains, rugs and weatherstrips as options for renters. Anything fixed with screws, such as a door brush strip, is worth checking with your landlord first."
  },
  {
   "question": "Who is most at risk in a cold home?",
   "answer": "The NHS lists people aged 65 and over, babies and children under 5, people on a low income, people with a long-term health condition or a disability, pregnant women and people with a mental health condition. If you or someone you look after feels unwell in the cold, speak to a GP or pharmacist."
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   "name": "London Fire Brigade: Electric blankets",
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   "name": "Children's Burns Trust: Hot water bottles",
   "url": "https://cbtrust.org.uk/get-informed/causes-of-burns-and-preventions/hot-water-bottles/",
   "checked": "2026-09-26"
  },
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   "name": "GOV.UK: Draught proofing, it's a breeze (factsheet)",
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   "checked": "2026-09-26"
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   "name": "Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust: Damp and mould in the home",
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   "url": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/a-power-cut/",
   "json": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/a-power-cut.json"
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