Make an entrance

First impressions count so create a good one with a smart entrance. Now is the time to brighten up a dull front door with a lick of glossy paint or simply accessorise with a decorative wreath.

As it is getting dark at 4pm, make sure you have sufficient exterior lighting to guide carol singers up the path. Solar powered garden lights are quick and easy to install as they simply push into the ground, there's a good selection at Homebase. And remember to sweep up fallen leaves, they can be dangerously slippery when wet.