While you’re doing your walkaround check the outside lighting. This is a sensible security precaution because it gets dark earlier in winter. Not only will well-lit paths and approaches potentially discourage criminals, but will help prevent you, your family or guests tripping and falling on cold winter nights or early mornings. CONSERVING HEAT Whether you’re using a gas or electric heater, or a fire to warm your house, heating costs money. The first thing to consider if you want to save heat and money is to make sure the house is well insulated. If you don’t have insulation in your ceiling, it’s worth considering. It’ll keep the heat in during winter and keep you cool in summer. If you have insulation, check to make sure it hasn’t shifted, been torn or damaged. While you’re in the ceiling, check to see if there’s a cover on the geyser. If not, you may want to think about getting one. Heating water is also expensive. Once you’ve dealt with the roof space, check doors and windows. It’s relatively cheap and effective to