'I'm a home expert - my 10 hacks will keep you warm as temperatures drop'

If you're looking for ways to keep warm as the mercury plummets without whacking the heating up full blast, a home expert has ten things you can try.

With temperatures lingering in parts of the UK at around zero degrees and often dropping into minus numbers, you'll want to keep cosy and warm. And while putting an extra jumper on may help for a short while, when your body acclimatises, you'll need something a little more to help you feel toasty.

TikTok user @thatpropertyguy shared 10 hacks you can try when it's "a bit chilly" out, and they'll only take 30 seconds to do.

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First up, he recommended that you "bleed your radiators to make them run efficiently," also sharing that you can give them a "boost" by using "reflector foil to reflect heat back into the room."

According to You Repair, "bleeding your radiators regularly helps to remove air which is trapped in the central heating system. If air is present, there is less space for the hot water, and this will prevent the radiator from heating up correctly."

He then said that "if you haven't already," it's important to use thermostatic valves and automate your thermostat so "you're not wasting heat throughout the day".

"Shut curtains and blinds to help keep the heat in," he recommended, then sharing it's good to "move furniture away from radiators to stop them from absorbing heat" so your room can heat up properly.

He urged that "if you're up to it, install some insulation," sharing it's good to insulate your "walls, pipes, and loft". He then also said you can "stop draughts coming in" by "draught proofing around windows and doors".

If you have hardwood or tiled flooring, he shared that a