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Household HINTS

HOW TO... draught-proof your home

As the evenings draw in and temperatures begin to drop, thoughts turn towards trying to keep warm indoors. So it’s time to batten down the hatches and prevent any pesky breezes from coming through…

• First, try to establish where any draughts are coming into your home. The most common spots are around windows, doors, letterboxes or gaps in your floorboards.

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