India, Jan. 9 -- Has the weather pushed you indoors, too? No matter how much you try to escape it, the cold always sneaks in. The simplest way to fight the chill is layering up. Not just on yourself, though that helps, but around your home too. Rugs and carpets make a real difference here. They add a layer of insulation, feel kinder underfoot, and make barefoot mornings possible again. Fewer icy shocks, warmer rooms, and one very easy fix for cold floors.

Rugs work as natural insulators, and the reason is simple. The fibres trap pockets of air, which slows heat loss through cold floors. This gently raises the surface temperature, so the floor feels warmer the moment your feet touch it. It is not only about softness. It is about stopping ...