House To home Part 2

this winter ... part two

Last month we gave you some handy tips on how to stay warm in your home during the cold winter months. Here are some more ideas to help keep you and your family cosy until spring - without breaking the bank! Fill the floorboards

Stripped floorboards look fantastic, but the small gaps between the boards can really let cold air in. Try using a siliconebased filler to prevent draughts sweeping in through the gaps. Insulate the doors

Whether your door is old or new, it could still benefit from fitting draught-proofing strips between the door and the frame. This can work for both internal and external doors. For gaps between the bottom of the door and the floor, you can buy a special ‘brush’ or hinged-flap draught excluder.

Use heavyweight curtains

Thermal-lined curtains can help you keep the cold out more effectively, especially if you have single-glazed windows. At the very least, make sure your curtains are lined. Insulate the loft

If you’ve not done this, you could be losing up to a quarter of the heat in your home through the roof. It’s a bit like going out in the snow without a woolly hat! Insulating the loft, attic or flat roof is a simple and effective way to reduce that heat loss and slash those pesky heating bills. Loft insulation is effective for at least 40 years and it should pay for itself many times over.

Draught-exclude the letterbox

If you don’t already have a second flap or ‘brushes’ in your letterbox, you could fit either of these, which will help keep the warmth in.

Seal the skirting boards

It may seem like a small change, but using sealant to fill the gaps between the top and bottom of your skirting boards can really make a difference - and it will save you money!

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