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Day light savings is over, time to get ready for winter. Here are a few tips to keep your home warm and dry without breaking the bank:

If your home is prone to condensation, open cabinet doors (under the sink, etc) overnight to allow warm air to circulate.

Keep your home healthy by ensuring it is well ventilated; open windows daily to keep fresh air circulating and to release stale air. A well ventilated home will reduce condensation which causes mildew. Even 15 minutes a day will help considerably.

If your energy bill is high, consider alternative heating options. Check that your hot water cylinder has a cylinder wrap. If not, add this item to your shopping list. In the meantime, cover your cylinder with an old blanket to retain heat. Wrap pipes with heat tape or similar to insulate.

Make sure your windows are fitted correctly and keep them closed at night. This includes stopping draughts that come through holes and gaps around windows and doors. A draught snake, self-adhesive foam or brush strips can help here.

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