The 5 areas of my old house that leak heat – and what the experts told me to do about it

Hand adding wood to a log burning stove.

Old houses are known for many things – their character, charming imperfections and original features to name but a few – but being warm is not one of them.

As the owner of an Edwardian cottage, winters are all about telling the kids to 'layer up', insisting everyone closes doors as they enter and exit a room and asking my husband throughout the day 'is the heating even on?' In short, it is a cold house (even in summer).