It’s great to be able to wander around your home wearing thick woolly socks, but dirt on the floor is never a good idea. Make sure you have a well-organised boot rack at the front door, and encourage guests to remove their shoes when they enter the house. This will cut down your time vacuuming and keeping the house free of floor-dust.

2 – Weatherproof your outdoor wear

It’s really important to keep warm and dry when you head outside. Make sure your boots and handbags have been properly cleaned and waterproofed with Oakwood Leather Conditioner and always store them in a clean dry place. Jackets and coats should also be kept out of damp environments, and make sure they are protected from mothballs and dust mites.

3 – Block out house drafts

Heating bills can be expensive during the winter months, but you can cut down on energy expenditure by draft-proofing your house. Check your windows and doors for exterior drafts, and plug them up with gap solutions and invest in some door snakes for the exterior doors.

4-  Switch on the slow cooker

One of the joys of cooler weather is the heat and aromas that can emanate from a slow-cooking oven. Try some slow-cooking recipes such as 12-hour roast lamb, or slow-cooked winter fruits.

5- Make your home a nesting hideaway

Winter is a great time to hunker down and spend time indoors. You can create a homely environment by choosing, warm soft fabrics for your furniture and bedding. Also light up some candles each night; this will create a gentle lighting environment and warm the atmosphere.

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