Low-cost ways to keep your living room cosy this winter

HOME ORGANISATION PRO DILLY CARTER SHARES SOME SIMPLE JOBS TO GET YOUR HOME READY FOR WINTER NOW

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When it's cold outside, there's nothing better than getting yourself warm and cosy at home.

Gas and electricity prices can be a concern, but there are lots of handy hacks for making sure you are being energy efficient.

Professional organiser and TV personality Dilly Carter highlights some of the quick jobs you can get done this weekend to set your home up for the colder months.

"A smart meter is probably the simplest place to start," says Dilly. "If you can see how much energy you're spending, in pounds and pence, in near-real time.

Focusing on the living room, Dilly has one main piece of advice: "Avoiding heat escaping is one of the best things you can do to cut energy costs."