Tips and guides

From buying thermal curtains to sealing windows yourself, here’s how you can winter proof your windows at a low cost.

As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, our homes require a little extra love and care to protect them from freezing temperatures and an increased risk of theft and fire. By carrying out a ‘winter MOT’ on your property, you reduce the risk of a disaster ruining your plans and damaging your belongings, and the risk of costly repairs or making a claim on your insurance. So what should you be doing to protect yourself and your home this year?

Driving in heavy rain and wet conditions can be both stressful and dangerous. As well as the constant spray from other cars, reduced visibility and longer stopping distances, there’s also the risk of encountering deep puddles or even flooded roads.

Damp in your home can occur for a number of reasons, and can become a serious problem, risking damage to your property or your health. So, what causes damp and mould? And what can you do to get rid of it, before it becomes a bigger issue?

Severe or stormy weather can cause all sorts of trouble for your home, and can sometimes result in serious damage to your property and possessions. Often damage is unavoidable, but there are precautions you can take to minimise the risks from severe weather. We’ve put together some useful hints and tips about what you can do when it comes to storms or flooding.

If you do receive a weather alert and your home is at risk of flooding, here is a check list for the final precautions you can take.