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.
Cold winters and blustery storms leave me cold, literally! I'm at my best with the sun on my back.
I know some think differently, but that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.
Whilst we are in the grip of this awful weather, I have a few ideas to pass onto you which may save you money while you stay warm.
Nothing is cozier than a fireplace when the weather is cold and wintry outside, unfortunately it tends to just heat the area right in front of it.
A fireplace blower will distribute the heat evenly throughout the room.
There are always cold spots in a room that is being lit by a fire, but a blower makes sure these are eliminated.
Wherever you are you will benefit from the warmth, so the heating will not be needed.
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.
I find that once I'm in my heated bed and my body warms through, I get too hot so I turn the blanket time and drift off easily into a restful sleep.
Others turn them off altogether; it's entirely up to you which heat you are comfortable with.
A 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.