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Where is the best place to put an electric heater in a room?
A badly positioned electric heater will never heat a room effectively
By Natasha Brinsmead
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These 5 tactics will help you use your electric heater more efficiently
They'll help you avoid wasting energy too
By Sarah Handley
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Thought all oil-filled radiators were old-fashioned? Not anymore
These modern options offer a far more stylish heating solution
By Natasha Brinsmead
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I’ve tried both oil-filled radiators and electric heaters — this is how they really differ
They're both portable and powered by electricity, but that's where the similarities end
By Sarah Handley
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3 ways I'm using Storm Chandra to make my home more energy efficient
Turns out stormy weather doesn't have to be all doom and gloom
By Sarah Handley
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Is an oil-filled radiator suitable for a large room?
Experts say they can be, provided you get this one thing right when buying one
By Sarah Handley
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3 easy loft checks to do right now that'll help keep your home warm throughout winter
Don't waste money by letting heat escape through your roof
By Sarah Handley
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5 ways to make your oil-filled radiator more efficient
Use these tips to avoid wasting energy
By Sarah Handley
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What is the Warm Homes Plan and will you benefit from it?
Everything you need to know about the new government scheme to reduce your energy bills
By Sarah Handley
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This retro, energy-saving decor trend is having a huge comeback – Next’s Scandi-style offerings are the best I’ve seen
These draught excluders are both pretty and practical
By Kezia Reynolds
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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
By Amy Reeves
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Experts are urging people to avoid these 4 popular social media heating hacks, warning they will do more harm than good
Just because you've seen it on Facebook doesn't meant it's a good idea...
By Kezia Reynolds
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If you want a smart heater that works in every room of your home, then this might be ideal
The Mill WiFi Max 1500W portable heater will work just as well in your living room as your bathroom
By Sarah Handley
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This is what I did when my radiators stopped working when it was sub-zero outside
What to check first if you have the same problem
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Have you tried 'zoned heating'? Heating experts are recommending this easy and efficient method to keep your home warm in winter
If you're looking to keep your energy costs down this is what you need to try
By Kezia Reynolds
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Lidl’s bladless fan heater is more than £300 cheaper than Dyson – it’s perfect for helping you beat the freeze this January
With Storm Goretti on the horizon, now is the best time to snap up these affordable heating buys
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 signs your heating system is crying out for a service
Experts say it’s best not to wait until you spot them before doing the essential maintenance
By Sarah Handley
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Are electric heaters cheaper to run than central heating? Here's a few things you should know
Experts break down the more cost-effective way to heat your home this winter
By Katie Sims
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This is how much it *really* costs to run an oil-filled radiator – and 5 ways to make that price even cheaper
This affordable and portable heating option could be the answer to your winter woes
By Lauren Bradbury
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I’ve done the sums and worked out how much it costs to run an electric heater – and how to bring that number down
This is how much it *really* costs to ‘heat the human, not the home’
By Rachel Ogden
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5 areas of my old house that leak heat
This is what the experts told me to do about it
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Is secondary glazing still ugly or have things changed?
Thanks to some expert advice, I am now considering fitting it to my old windows
By Natasha Brinsmead
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The £25 buy I’m investing in to save £45 a year on my energy bills
It's a no-brainer for me
By Sarah Handley
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5 signs your boiler is about to stop working this winter
Tackle them now to make sure you're not left in the cold
By Natasha Brinsmead
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I had a freezing cold conservatory for 10 years and wasted £3k trying to make it warmer
This is how I finally solved the issue
By Sarah Handley
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These are the 3 energy-guzzling habits I'm ditching in the new year
I'm on a mission to practise what I preach as a home energy expert
By Sarah Handley
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Does using your kitchen extractor fan less in winter keep your home warmer?
I asked the pros about the sweet spot between retaining heat and getting rid of moisture
By Sarah Handley


