I want to buy or rent a warm, dry, healthy home

The following tips will help you to achieve this goal.

Small steps

Trim trees and shrubs that block sunlight entering your windows

Trimming trees will enable more natural light into your home.

Medium steps

Keep the heat in your home and consider installing thermal curtains with good quality lining

Thermal curtains are specially designed to increase the insulation around your windows and retain more heat within your home.

Big steps

Look for a warm and dry house when buying or renting

Look for things that indicate dampness, like mould or lack of sunlight when choosing the right house.

Choose a home that makes good use of the sun

North-facing windows get more sun and help heat your home.

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