Martin Lewis’ MSE reveals cheap Matalan buy to keep warm as temperatures drop – especially if your house has hard floors

MARTIN Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert has revealed a cheap Matalan buy which will keep you warm as the biting winter months approach.

The consumer champion’s website shared the toasty suggestion as well as other energy-saving devices in its latest newsletter.

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Many Brits are turning to cheaper alternatives to heat their property this winter as energy bills skyrocket in a cost of living crisis.

One nifty idea to combat the cold is nabbing some slippers, particularly if you have hard floors.

Opting for ones with hard, waterproof soles are sworn by as stepping on patches of water in the kitchen and bathroom can cause wet socks and therefore cold feet.

Women can get their hands on a pair for as little as £4 from Asda, and £6.50 at Matalan if they want to fork out a little more for better quality.

How else to save on energy bills

If you’re willing to spend a bit more, there are other ways to avoid putting the heating on and save some cash in the process.

For example, Lidl’s sell-out energy-saving heated airer is back on sale and costs just 6p an hour to run.

Dunelm shoppers have been rushing to buy a £40 heated ladder airer for the bathroom which costs just 3p an hour to run too.

It’s worth switching up your old halogen light bulbs to LED ones if you can – that could save you £40 a year.

Meanwhile, six hacks could help you save hundreds a year.

You can also get direct support via vouchers and cash grants.

Thousands of households have received help via the Household Support Fund, which is worth £842million.

The fund has been distributed among councils in England who are then allocating their own unique share.

That means what you are entitled to varies from area to area, although in most cases you can get help if you’re on benefits such a as Universal Credit or a low income.

You should contact your local authority to see what help is on offer.

You can find what area you fall under by using the Government’s council locator tool.

Meanwhile, you might be able to get a grant if you’re struggling with energy bills – sometimes they’re worth up to £1,500.

British Gas, E.ON, Octopus Energy and Scottish Power all run schemes.

If you’re not with any of these, you can always try contacting your provider to see if any help is available.

This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk