Homeowners are being urged to get their properties winter-fit and weather ready ahead of the seasonal change.Leading woodcare manufacturer Ronseal has advised people carrying out kitchen renovations and other DIY jobs to prepare exterior doors, window frames and cladding to ensure they can withstand the drop in temperatures.Enusre you treat the top, bottom and sides of doors to keep moisture out and prevent bowing and warping, it said.The company also suggested that homeowners protect outdoor wooden furniture against cracking, splitting and discolouring through the use of a long-lasting, protective stain.Ronseals tips follow a column by Steve Cloninger, owner of Get It Done Home Repairs Maintenance in the US, who wrote for STLtoday.com that homeowners can add character and style to their homes by tiling the area above the kitchen sink.Mr Cloninger noted that people must consider various factors before attempting the task themselves, such as the type of wall and tile used.