AS the weather gets colder it may be tempting to turn your heating on, but there are lots of ways you can stay warm without it.
Since the cost of living increased people have gone mad for gadgets and appliances that can save you money on your energy bills.
On October 1, the average household bill rose from £1,971 a year to £2,500 under the government's energy price guarantee.
But today, new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the cap will only last until April next year.
It could mean millions will see their energy bills soar once the guarantee is up, but what will replace it has not yet been decided.
How much you pay will depend on how much energy you use.
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Martin Lewis has previously recommended using hot water bottles to heat yourself rather than your whole home via central heating.
Before you part ways with any cash, we’d always recommend comparing prices online to make sure you’ve found the best deal.
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Hot water bottle – Poundland, £5
11- Price £5
Poundland is offering the cheapest hot water bottle we could find online, setting you back just a fiver.
It has a fluffy cover with dangling pom-poms giving it a very cosy look.
It is available in store according to the Poundland website.
Teddy soft: Long hot water bottle – Home Bargains, £7.99
- Price: £7.99
This long hot water bottle is great for keeping larger parts of you warm and wrap it around yourself for comfort.
Home Bargains describes this product as a body-warming hot water bottle which helps to provide comfort to hard to reach sources of pain such as the neck, shoulders or down the spine.
It is available both in store and online but be aware of delivery charges.
Faux fur neck hot water bottle – Wilko, £10
- Price: £10
This neck hot water bottle can be great if you suffer from pain, stiffness and tension in the neck and shoulders.
The fluffy cover is sure to bring comfort to the next level.
It is available to buy on the Wilko website but you won't get to choose the colour and there is a delivery fee from £2.95.
You can also pick it up in your nearest store, you can check stock levels on the website.
Hamish the highland cow hot water bottle – Dunelm, £10
- Price: £10
How adorable is this highland cow hot water bottle from Dunelm? With its soft exterior you know it'll be the height of comfort.
It is just one of Dunelm's animal hot water bottles, with dogs, koalas and tigers also available – perfect for kids.
Hamish can be bought both online (with a £3.95 delivery cost) and in store.
Heart shaped hot water bottle – B&M, £6
- Price: £6
Keep wrapped up this winter with this lovely heart shaped hot water bottle.
The super soft fabric keeps you snuggly and warm, while the pom-poms add a decorative edge too.
You can get it in pink or white in the B&M store.
Hot water bottle with super soft luxury plush cover – Amazon, £8.49
- Price: £8.49
This hot water bottle is described as a "great" stocking filler and can hold up to 2L of water.
Amazon reviewers have called the product "perfect" and "very cosy".
You can get it with free delivery on Amazon Prime.
Hot water bottle with chunky knit cover – Argos, £10.50
- Price: £10.50
Another hot water bottle with a washable, removable cover is this one from Argos.
It comes with a five-year guarantee and a cute little cable knit jumper in cream. You can have it delivered or order it via click and collect.
Home delivery is from £2.95 and click and collect is free.
Soft touch ribbed hot water bottle – The Range, £6.99
- Price: £6.99
This water bottle is finished with a cute heart design and pom-pom bow detailing for a fashionable and practical look.
It comes in pink and black as well as the grey.
You can pick this one up in your nearest The Range or home delivery is from £3.95.
Natural animal print faux fur hot water bottle – Asda, £6
- Price: £6
This gorgeous hot water bottle could be the perfect thing to cuddle up to on cold winter nights.
It's just one of Asda's hot water bottles available and is available in store and online.
Delivery costs from £2.95.
Cream fleece hot water bottle – Morrisons, £8
- Price, £8
The final item on our list is this cosy fleece hot water bottle from Morrisons.
One reviewer called it "lovely and soft good quality" and left five stars.
It is available to buy online by adding to your supermarket shop.
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There are plenty of other handy gadgets and hacks you can use to keep warm this winter.
The Sun recommends always shopping around for the best price and deal.
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