Sales of hot water bottles have trebled as brits try to cut costs ahead of winter, according to figures from John Lewis.
With winter now on the way, brits are becoming increasingly concerned about the rising cost of living, with many faced with the prospect of having to choose between heating and eating.
Hot water bottles have seen sales rise by 219 percent at John Lewis as an easy way to keep warm.
Thick duvets and thermals have also seen their sales jump, with duvets and quilts being up 39 percent compared to the same time last year.
And it's with good reason, as consumer group Which? has said that heating accounts for around half the average home's energy bill.
Bills are expected to double over winter, from around £1,277 per year last year compared to an average energy cost of £2,500 which is expected this year.
Brits are also turning to technology to help them get through the winter, with smart meters sales rising.
Other gadgets which could help to keep costs down include smart plugs, which don't use energy when they are not plugged into something.
But not everything is quite as fancy as this, with draft excluders and thermal curtains also being good options for anyone who wants to keep the warmth in their home over the cold months.
John Lewis has also reported that sales of thermal curtains has risen by 17 percent.
Turning the thermostat down just one degree can also save as much as 10 percent on energy bills, which could very easily add up with energy costs so astronomically high.
Other ways to cut costs involve identifying which appliances use the most energy and using them less, or not at all.
Tumble dryers are notorious for burning up large amounts of electricity, so using a heated drying rack could be a better option for anyone looking to save money.
