LIVING with the season of cold, dry and dusty weather demands paying attention to little things in the home to keep the home clean and conducive for health. It requires paying attention to certain areas in the home and use of accessories.

Keeping curtains drawn can insulate windows, especially if they are heavy and lined. The ideal thing is that they should reach right down to the floor or the windowsill. This way, they trap a layer of air between the glass and curtain, giving added insulation and stopping cold air creeping in through the gap. A heavy curtain at the front door can also stop heat escaping. This also applies to the doors to rooms which should be shut unless when going through them.

The cold period is a time rug and carpet may be good for use on floors such as tiles and cement. They can keep the feet and legs warm on cold floors and add warmth to an entire room in cold weather. But be careful to use it where asthmatics are because they trap dust, which is not conducive for them.

For bedtime, the right bedding material will offer succour especially for children who need to be protected from cold. Layered sheets in form of duvet can go a long way to give warmth. For blankets, woolen types, which can be lightweight or cotton ones are good. Flannel sheets come in different types of colours and designs and are sought after by many for comfort and sleeping in cold weather.