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6 surprising ways solar panels can change how you use energy at homeSponsored by E.ON Next
‘Don’t waste electricity’ will take on a whole new meaning
By Ideal Home
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Solar now or later? How to decide the right time to install panelsSponsored by E.ON Next
A no-nonsense decision framework to help you get the timing right for your home
By Ideal Home
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6 ways a heat pump can change how your home feels – not just how it’s heatedSponsored by E.ON Next
Upgrade your heating and comfort
By Ideal Home
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Are heat pumps noisy, bulky or hard to live with? The myths homeowners should ignoreSponsored by E.ON Next
The most common heat pump misconceptions debunked
By Ideal Home
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This dishwasher setting could have been saving me money (and no, it’s not the Eco mode)I've always skipped this cycle, but it turns out that could have been a mistake
By Sarah Handley
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I stopped wasting money on my washing machine by using a cooler 30° cycle for four weeksThis is how much I saved and the laundry was just as clean
By Sarah Handley
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Thinking about solar panels? What UK homeowners should know before installing themSponsored by E.ON Next
Everything you need to know about costs, savings and installation
By Ideal Home
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7 simple ways to get the most out of your solar panels at homeSponsored by E.ON Next
Make your solar panels earn their keep
By Ideal Home
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Plug-in solar vs rooftop panels — which is better?I asked the experts how the two systems differ on price, installation and impact on bills
By Sarah Handley
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What are plug-in solar panels and how do they work?This is everything we know about about the game-changing solar panels that will soon be available in the UK
By Sarah Handley
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5 counter-top kitchen appliances you should always unplug when not in useI’ve been wasting so much money on my energy bills by leaving mine plugged in
By Sarah Handley
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I traded my usual dishwasher setting for this eco-friendly alternativeIt’s saving me £35 a year, take no extra effort and my dishes are just as clean as before
By Rachel Wait
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Thinking about solar panels? What UK homeowners should know before installing themSponsored by E.ON Next
Everything you need to know about costs, savings and installation
By Ideal Home
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Putting off this easy task has cost me up to £235 in wasted energyDon't make the same mistake I did!
By Sarah Handley
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I swapped using my dishwasher for handwashing dishes for a month to avoid wasting energyBut I've got 4 reasons why it was harder to give up than I thought
By Sarah Handley
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I’ve been wasting energy through these 3 decor choices for yearsIt turns out each one has been costing me up to £250 a year
By Sarah Handley
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I switched to a smart kettle to avoid wasting energy six months agoThis is how much I actually saved
By Rachel Wait
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Lidl to sell 'plug-in' solar panels in government push to lower energy bills'Plug-in' solar panels could be available in shops within months
By Rebecca Knight
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Thought the arrival of spring meant you could forget about your boiler for a bit?Me too — but the experts told me that now is actually the ideal time to give it some TLC
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Log burner getting too hot, too cold, not lighting properly?I asked the pros about the most common stove problems and how to fix them
By Natasha Brinsmead
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This Daewoo oil-filled heater kicks out heat for hours after it’s been turned offIt'd be ideal for someone working from home
By Amy Reeves
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This ProBreeze heater finally changed my opinion of oil-filled radiatorsIt turns out they are not the old-fashioned relics I once thought they were
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Are energy bills going up? I’m a home energy expert and this is what you need to knowThis is when prices might rise and what you can do right now to minimise the impact
By Sarah Handley
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This is how many hours a day your heating should be on in spring to avoid wasting energyIt's the ideal schedule that hits the sweet spot between warmth and efficiency
By Sarah Handley
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Why I have to wait to install solar panelsI was on my way to a renewable home until I was tripped up by two professional opinions
By Amy Reeves
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I went a whole month without using my tumble dryer to avoid wasting energy, but it turns out I had to sacrifice something else in returnWhile I saved some money, this is why I'm not sure it was worth it
By Sarah Handley
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These 3 one-time ways to save energy are ideal for busy people like meNow is the time to do them
By Sarah Handley


