Winter is coming: Getting your home ready before the nights draw in

As the celsius drops, it's time to run a checklist on your home

Do a run-through of your heating system from the boiler/pump end right through to the distributors (radiators/real flame/UFH). This is not an alternative to a full professional check by a heating engineer. Picture: iStock

COLDER and darker, it’s time to take a look at some issues that might hit you just a bit harder over the winter months. If there’s a wobble in the paving by the back door, or the building cover on the insurance is clearly outstripped by the realities of the construction sector there’s still time to wrap yourself up in some meaningful peace of mind.

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