Six key things you must do now to prepare your home for winter

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With winter just around the corner, homeowners are being urged to prepare their homes for the colder weather. Making sure your home is well insulated will to help towards reducing your energy bills.

Home and garden experts at Posh.co.uk have now shared their six key tips to follow before the heating is turned on this autumn and winter to make sure they are well prepared.

As the boiler is the heart of the heating system, it’s crucial to ensure it works efficiently. It's also important to check each of your radiators, as if there is anything wrong then they will need to work harder to warm the room. READ MORE: Developers build new block of flats with lamppost sticking right through balcony Andy Ellis, home and garden expert at Posh.co.uk said: “Being prepped ahead of winter by making sure all of the radiators around your home are in good condition is really important. “As well as ensuring they’re all working efficiently, it can also be a big help towards your energy bills being lower.

The better your radiators are working, the less time and money they’ll take to heat your home. “Getting your boiler serviced, bleeding every radiator in the house, and making sure they are all cleaned can be a huge help.