Keep warm with our clever cold hacks - from bubble wrap double-glazing to dipping your shoes in candle wax

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DON’T get left out in the cold when the big freeze sweeps the country over the weekend. With snow and a dramatic drop in temperature predicted, you could be dealing with fogged car windscreens, ris…

Place a layer of tin foil between radiators and walls. It helps reflect the heat back into the room, increasing the radiator’s output while also preventing warmth seeping into the masonry.To stop your feet ­getting drenched by rain, rub clear candle wax on the shoe surface, then blast it with a hairdryer until it melts to create a waterproof layer.

Avoid cracked skin by wearing cotton gloves over your hands after you moisturise them. Warm showers and plenty of hot water will also help.Spray the exterior of your windscreen with three parts vinegar and one part water to keep ice from formingCover your car windscreen wipers with socks to avoid them sticking overnight. Take them off in the ­morning – the ice or snow will fall away.

Prevent your windscreen fogging by filling a sock with clay and placing it on the dashboard to absorb moisture. Spray the exterior of the glass with three parts vinegar and one part water to keep ice from forming.You can unfreeze locks on garden sheds by squirting them with hand sanitiserDon't let ice cover paths. Place a teaspoon of washing-up liquid and one tablespoon of rubbing alcohol into one-and-a-half gallons of water then pour it over the walkway.

When it is as cold as a fridge outside, put a mini refrigerator in the garden without plugging it in to keep food and drinks cool while saving energy.Mice seek heat at this time of year. Using a caulk gun, seal any gaps . Council home so cold kids forced to huddle in bed together to stay warm as parents blast 'it's like living in a shed'

 

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I remember the old days, you turned the thermostat up, but there weren't so many billionaires with private jets, back then.

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