The 8 simple things I do to make my old house feel warmer once winter hits — and they'll work for you too

Street of houses, cars and trees covered in snow.

Most homeowners in the UK know that they need to brace themselves for the onset of rain and falling temperatures come winter, but those who also happen to live in older houses, like me, also need to prepare themselves for the onset of chilly conditions inside their properties as well as out. And in my experience, it really does pay to look into ways of keeping a house warm in winter early in the season.

My house is cold all year long and, in all fairness, during the summer this is something of a blessing. However, as someone who works from home, come autumn, as the thermometer falls even lower, the icy nature of my house can get a bit much – blue fingers, dripping nose and numb toes are all frequently experienced.