Help & advice articles
Below is a list of articles associated with the tag "Winter".
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Focus On: Crane Fly Larvae
It is that time of the year when the crane flies come out to play! Also known as daddy longlegs, crane flies are harmless to humans, but they...
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Wood Burning: Woods to Avoid
As the weather gets gloomier, those lucky enough to have a log fire or woodburning stove might be tempted to enjoy their first fire of the...
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Frozen Pipe Prevention
As the days get longer and the evenings and mornings are lighter, it may feel as though spring is on the way. However, it is not unusual for...
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Top Ways To Improve Your Wood Burner’s Efficiency
With Christmas a distant memory and Storm Brandon battering at our doors, there is nothing else for it but to batten down the hatches and...
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Christmas Stress? Here’s How To Beat It!
Christmas IS the most wonderful time of the year, but for some it can also be the most stressful – or the loneliest. If you are going to be...
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How to Effectively Clear Your Drive or Path of Snow
Even if you don't need to go anywhere, it's a good idea to clear a path outside your home after it has snowed, to make it safer should you...
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What To Do in The Garden in February
It may still be winter but if you get a milder day or two it's a great time to make a start preparing your garden for Spring, so that it...
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The Big Freeze: Top Tips To Prevent Freezing Pipes
We all knew that we would have to pay for our record-breaking summer weather and, if Met Office reports are right, the pay-off will be...
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Gardening Jobs in January
You may be feeling a little bit sluggish after the festivities in December, but if you fancy burning off a few mince pies, check out some...
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Protect Your Home For The Christmas Holidays
There is no doubt that the festive spirit is in the air! But with the darker nights and the added financial pressures of Christmas, crime...
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Ten Ways To Prepare Your Home For Winter: Part One
As the warmth of the last summer rays starts to fade and the leaves fall from the trees, it is time to prepare your home for winter. The...
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Ten Ways To Prepare Your Home For Winter: Part Two
Previously we looked at five ways that you can prepare your home for winter. This week, we look at your next list of things to do to help...