<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Heating-and-cooling ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/services/heating-and-cooling Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Got a conservatory that's already starting to overheat? I asked the experts whether conservatory air conditioning is a worthwhile investment or a waste of money ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/is-conservatory-air-conditioning-worth-it 8a4MR43X8WLs3TMSPsVCVn Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How do I know if a heat pump is right for my home? 7 questions to ask yourself or a professional ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/is-a-heat-pump-right-for-your-home 7MmHY59DKpvYfsbtwc7VFg Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Have the rules around log burners changed? 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This is what the heating pros say ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/wet-vs-electric-underfloor-heating jrPjy2BNmZxe8JhzVnVRyg Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:07:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve navigated log burner building regulations myself — this is what all homeowners need to make sure they know to obtain the necessary consent ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/log-burner-building-regulations Pd9PzyH9MfqytiyFwBmwrg Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 reasons I regret not putting underfloor heating in my home office – it’s definitely moving up my priority list ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/why-i-wish-i-put-underfloor-heating-in-home-office CadF8kydE5938VUhf8aZYH Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I thought it would be a bad idea to put a log burner in a conservatory, but heating experts say it could be key to a cosy garden room in winter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/log-burner-in-conservatory dg2ugia3pyVzh6xwa6DWTc Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:57:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 underfloor heating mistakes will make your system cost more to run and less efficient — no wonder experts say they should be avoided ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/underfloor-heating-mistakes jyyCfyaz5UQZLVvbx7dzLT Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to tell if underfloor heating is a good idea in your home – experts explain the real pros and cons all homeowners should know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/how-to-tell-if-underfloor-heating-is-a-good-idea-in-your-home-experts-explain-the-real-pros-and-cons-all-homeowners-should-know tDcMUr3yE2QA7QJQp89CZB Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:02:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:36:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 floorcoverings that work really well with underfloor heating – and the ones that should be avoided at all costs ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/underfloor-heating-floorcoverings kpEeeVxcssm53LcBk6cL8T Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 lessons I learned when installing my own log burner — and why you should think twice before doing the same ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/lessons-i-learned-from-installing-my-own-log-burner JByFtVLuKRGfPVDm7qZUG8 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:01:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I really love our log burning stove – but I so wish I'd known these 5 things before installing it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/what-i-wish-i-had-known-before-installing-a-log-burner DAdxGdTRNhFaNXmpvkBbCi Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:18:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Using air con to heat your home in winter can side step planning red tape – but make sure you know the rules first ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/heating-and-cooling/air-conditioning-planning-permission JLeDbrYjQEMtLiJjQRabwm Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Think air con is just for summer? 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