A bankrupt debt expert was ordered out of a luxury home after running up more than £15,000 in rent arrears. It’s also claimed that thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused to the house during the 18-month stay by Alan Harty.
13.12.2022 - 15:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
If you're looking to keep the heat in your home for less this winter, then a top-rated Scots builder has recommended an item you can purchase for as little as £18 in B&Q.
Darren McGhee, owner of DMG Services, recently advised that households can slash hundreds of pounds off their energy bills by insulating their home for less.
The builder, who was awarded Screwfix Top Trade Person 2019, explained that households don't have to fork out thousands to get the work done professionally, as it can be installed by anyone.
The expert explained that households can slash around £300 off their bills this winter by purchasing cheap insulation material from popular DIY stores like Wickes, B&Q and Wilko.
Speaking to the Sun, Darren said: "Fitting insulation in your loft space is the best way to stop heat escaping from your home - and it's also pretty cheap. Anyone can do this, you don't need to be a tradesperson.
"You can buy insulation from all local builder merchants or retailers such as B&Q and Wickes."
B&Q currently has the cheapest option for home insulation, with a five-star rated Diall Insulation Roll costing just £18.60.
B&Q says of its insulation: "An eco-friendly alternative to traditional glass wool insulation, this recycled plastic insulation from Diall is comfortable to work with and is completely itch free. It is extremely easy to lay and comes in handy sized rolls to fit many existing rafter spaces."
The nifty home item has managed to rack up five-star reviews from impressed shoppers, with many praising it for its easy installation and ability to keep our cold draughts.
One person said: "Easy insulation to work with, nice and soft to handle and doesn’t agitate."
Another said: "Loved it for ease of installing in my undercroft,
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