It’s now the coldest time of the year, fact. We can feel the cold air even when ensconced in our living rooms with the heating on.

I really don’t like being cold, I would rather be hot than cold any day of the week. This is my personal choice, as I know a lot of people embrace the wintry weather with open arms.

As I can’t make the weather any warmer, I have to stay warm and try to save money; here are my top tips for both.

If you like nothing better than to snuggle up next to a fireplace, I would advise getting a blower. This will distribute the heat more evenly and it will reach out further into the room.

The heat that the fireplace generates is blown throughout the room so it warms everyone, not just those sat in front of it. This means you can do without having your heating on at the same time, ultimately proving to be cost effective.

Getting into a freezing cold bed is never pleasant, and you tend to need the heating on full blast while you shiver. A heated blanket puts an end to the need for the heating to be on.

They can be left on all night, but a lot to have them turned down or off completely as once they are warm they stay warm under the covers. A great sleep is guaranteed either way.

A Draughty skylight works both ways; you lose the heat that you are paying for and gain the cold air you are trying to keep out. Fit a blind over the entire window to eradicate the problem.

All these tips will save you money as well as keeping you warm. So try one and beat the winter blues.

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