Weak front doors should be replaced while glazed doors should be made stronger if homeowners wish to ensure they have the best security possible as Christmas approaches, it has been warned.

Composite doors and double glazing may be a wise purchase this season, as parts of the North West have been left devastated by flood waters, meaning homeowners may wish to take whatever steps necessary to protect their properties.

New, secure front doors could be on the agenda for thousands of Britons, as the Home Office unveils its plans to help reduce the risk of burglary.

Composite doors which perfectly match the facade of their property could be on the shopping lists of Britons who are now more likely to invest in home improvements which appeal to them, rather than buyers.

Glazed doors and double glazing may be an advisable addition to properties, as it is not only people but buildings too which need to breathe, it has been advised.

Composite doors and double glazing may be of benefit to the elderly in the UK in providing improved insulation to their homes in order to keep them warm this winter.