It can be difficult to find a reasonably priced home when house prices are much higher than they were a few years ago. According to Zoopla, you're now looking at an average price of around £244,063 to buy a home in Greater Manchester,
11.01.2024 - 14:44 / ok.co.uk
With energy bills through the roof and freezing temperatures outside, keeping our homes warm throughout winter can be a challenge - especially when an arctic blast is due to hit the UK! As temperatures continue to plummet during this extended cold snap, energy costs only increase- with the average homes bill skyrocketing by 160 percent in the last decade. So with turning up that heating full blast no longer being the most economical option, savvy shoppers have been looking for alternative ways to beat the chill without breaking the bank.
From Oodies and snuggly socks to electric blankets, many of us will be layering up to warm ourselves and avoid whacking on that heating during the winter months. However, using a portable heater could be a great way to heat a smaller area of your home, keeping the family warm whilst cutting down on bills and avoiding wasting energy.
And what if we told you that you could heat up your room for less than the cost of a cup of coffee? Savvy shoppers searching for budget-friendly heaters have discovered a way of getting their hands on these well sought after portable heaters in the Argos sale for next to nothing by stacking several money saving deals together. After discounts and cash back, bargain hunters have managed to bag The Challenge 2KW upright fan heater for just £1.15! As well as the slightly higher spec black ceramic version for only £4.95 - with both heaters also having a cool air function meaning they can be used throughout those hot summer days too.
"Very pleased with purchase ! The heater is easy to operate, convects heat around a room very quickly and has been a good purchase. PLEASED I got it !!" said one happy customer who purchased the Challenge 2KW upright fan, with another
.It can be difficult to find a reasonably priced home when house prices are much higher than they were a few years ago. According to Zoopla, you're now looking at an average price of around £244,063 to buy a home in Greater Manchester,
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When it comes to getting your winter outfits in order, there’s nothing more versatile than a pair of great-fitting wide leg trousers.The perfect pick for everything from a casual dinner date to a day in the office, you can pair your tailored trousers with knitwear and loafers, a satin blouse and heels, or an oversized T-shirt and trainers, making them one of the easiest to style items that you can ever add to your wardrobe. With so many different options to choose from, finding a great pair can be tricky.
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Now and then we come across a designer lookalike that we just can't pass by, why spend a fortune on a designer piece when you can get the look for A LOT less? If you follow all things fashion then no doubt you've probably seen that the 'old trend', bouclé, has been having a bit of a fashion moment- a resurgence should we say. Arguably it was Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel who put it on the sartorial map over 60 years ago, but this fabrication really hasn't lost its sense of style. We couldn't believe it when we stumbled across this designer-esque jacket from high street favourite River Island for only £70 here- it looks so expensive and we guarantee it will gain you loads of compliments.
It's starting to get quite chilly once again, which means that now might be the right time to begin wearing some extra layers.
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