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This winter, everyone's energy bills will soar. Photo: Getty

This winter, we were taken aback. Energy bills in cold months are never an interesting thing, but multiple price increases this year mean that some of us will see them soar. However, through some common-sense energy-saving DIY skills, taking things into your own hands, you can pay the cost and provide you with a more comfortable home.

How serious is the surge in your energy bills? Well, if you need some persuasiveness to put on your overalls, please read on. "What's happening right now is unprecedented," said Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie, a price comparison website. All energy suppliers have raised their prices at least once this year, about three or four times.

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