<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Insulation ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/home-energy/insulation Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 3 easy loft checks to do right now that'll help keep your home warm throughout winter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/loft-insulation-checks-to-do-in-winter ux8J5JAVsEpgmFgQehqFHm Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ We're making our 300-year-old cottage warmer with insulated lime — experts suggest it will save us at least £200 in energy loss per year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/why-we-are-applying-insulated-lime-render-to-our-old-cottage iEUyP4k2Jp7MRzzjv2mhVW Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ It took just £14 and less than 5 minutes to completely eliminate draughts around my front door — the difference it’s made is wild ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/how-i-fixed-my-draughty-front-door CKQiouHQZdY6mnUdwQLG5f Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How much does loft insulation cost? This is what you can expect to pay, but the factors that can influence what you should budget ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/how-much-does-loft-insulation-cost UcMsncUADRJni2PXareqMM Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:45:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ My mum has always hated the draughty door between her kitchen and garage — this £20 solution worked instantly ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/my-mum-tried-an-insulating-door-curtain xMN4FPkLiv4LveLhSaXemP Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the loft insulation dos and don’ts I swear by as someone who made the mistakes so you don't have to ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/loft-insulation-dos-and-donts aZGQNrKBR44JGCGZLac49V Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:49:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ If these 3 products can eliminate draughts in my 1700s cottage, they’ll work in any home — better still, you can get each for under £20 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/budget-friendly-draught-proofing-buys-for-my-1700s-cottage HcXWEvTNmwSNLMMpjpz2jN Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 effective, inexpensive and non-permanent ways to insulate a draughty window, including the one I swear by all year round ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/inexpensive-and-non-permanent-ways-to-insulate-a-draughty-window acnN8GKRDjjdBPo6iLRhnN Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don’t waste your money insulating these spots – experts reveal the solutions to try instead that'll keep damp and mould at bay ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/places-to-never-insulate-to-avoid-damp-and-mould UiZoqwQZRsxYZDhSdyzhsF Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:17:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is how long insulation lasts and how often it should be replaced, according to the pros ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/how-long-does-insulation-last MLgkBjChA2HiPKkDEWqQwh Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:15:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to remove old insulation – this is the most effective and safest way to get rid of damaged insulation, according to the pros ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/how-to-remove-old-insulation E6efz5Mof42bff273dJtLB Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:23:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's in insulation and why does it matter? Experts explain the different types of insulation and their pros and cons ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/what-is-in-insulation kiAjBDjyvx9bJDVDgvFDQM Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:59:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 areas we should have insulated when renovating our house – but didn't! Plus the other spots experts say you should never forget ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/areas-we-should-have-insulated-but-didnt 3N4qvPWdhvg3HPnpUxRsXh Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is how much loft insulation you need, and how thick it should be, according to the experts — plus whether you need to replace old insulation before adding new ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/how-much-loft-insulation-do-you-need wECkz5oVaeUiJG6kfQUek6 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:45:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ What does your roof look like in the snow? How snow and frost can indicate if it’s time to upgrade your loft insulation ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/snow-and-frost-loft-insulation-check-hack pnDfNNJdFY4ckimnLtjLyF Sat, 11 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I live in a Victorian flat with single glazing – this £12 product has helped keep my home draught-free and warm this winter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/using-insulation-tape-on-single-glazed-victorian-windows 2ZZpe9qqKYzFsDwQ6uYUrN Sun, 29 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Putting your Christmas decorations up now gives you a chance to check the insulation in your loft - and save you up to £590 in the process ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/check-insulation-when-taking-out-christmas-decorations mzUQM98abTTdkbWQajMbYL Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Homeowners with spray foam insulation could struggle to remortgage or sell their homes according to a shocking new report ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/what-to-do-if-you-have-spray-foam-insulation BpZZBT9AKYASzxj7dxGjdc Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:04:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do thermal blinds keep the heat in? Experts reveal how your window dressing can save money as the temperature plummets ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/do-thermal-blinds-keep-the-heat-in mLjAuD2BRg7Ktr49LWyzzZ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 signs you need to replace the insulation in your home - the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore, according to experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/signs-you-need-to-replace-the-insulation-in-your-home qimpfr2uC6JZ8UFAm2J3n4 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:15:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ The areas of a home you should never insulate – and why doing so could do more harm than good ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/areas-of-a-home-you-should-never-insulate CR3b4ZFevfevppJfz4dUxd Sun, 03 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:07:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Our Renovation Editor reduced her energy bills by 20% with this cheap and easy hack - here's how she did it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/insulation/I-tried-radiator-reflectors-save-on-energy-bills bSWncmT3G48sTMgFx3kT7 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:27:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to insulate a home - tricks to keep your home warm and your energy bills low this winter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy-and-decorating/how-to-insulate-your-home-203292 6f7msBfXKLjDASFkq5h8jd Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:04:07 +0000 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:13:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Laying this type of carpet could help reduce your energy bills by up to 15%, experts say ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/home-energy/experts-carpet-save-on-energy-bills SEyUTZ7FVReVm2iAXRoDj8 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:00:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spray foam insulation – everything you need to know about costs and installation ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/home-energy/spray-foam-insulation-everything-you-need-to-know sP3g4RVsLk6qQvqBZohpNn Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:50:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is pipe lagging and is it worth doing for better insulation? ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/what-is-pipe-lagging-305099 7dEzA676rW48V7AE5X9UFV Fri, 18 Mar 2022 07:05:49 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:14:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best floor insulation options for your home explained ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/floor-insulation-304121 8RaBZtd9R2YfdJcnhVBqfH Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:54:59 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:49:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Types of garage door insulation – and why it's a job worth doing ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/ways-to-insulate-a-garage-door-302694 WXfRkAwF64DFDshodULsnH Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:43:00 +0000 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:37:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is the R Value for insulation and why is it important? ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/what-is-the-r-value-for-insulation-302479 oNfGJKjkxhF3ra3Fpx7qpD Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:28:44 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:22:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is how to get your roof and loft insulation right so that your home stays warm and energy efficient all winter long ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/loft-insulation-guide-301888 hygCqa5LptKCcCKsiRhe8R Fri, 11 Feb 2022 07:53:15 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:43:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Loft insulation grants – what is available? ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/loft-insulation-grants-301095 FeuSEqJAf34e8P78dTnAKV Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:20:56 +0000 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:21:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ The expert guide to cavity wall insulation ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/cavity-wall-insulation-guide-300311 tSGadFRsCHmsGRZTb2mm8M Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:59:19 +0000 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:12:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Insulate and save ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/bedroom-advice/loft-insulation-the-essential-guide-how-to-insulate-your-loft-67273 ocyCivDDmVuhocy7MkxT4i Tue, 16 Apr 2019 10:53:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:40:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kevin McCloud's rules for building your own home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/project-planning/kevin-mccloud-building-advice-160634 uNXiD6Ydx7gmoKKMavG8cN Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:57:53 +0000 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:50:16 +0000