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This is how long insulation lasts and how often it should be replaced, according to the pros
Plus, the factors that will drastically shorten its lifespan revealed
By Sarah Handley
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7 easy upgrades I’ve made at home to keep it warm this winter
They’ll help reduce our energy bills too!
By Natasha Brinsmead
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4 types of wood you should never use in a wood-burner – or risk an £1,000 fine this winter
An important reminder this winter
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to remove old insulation – this is the most effective and safest way to get rid of damaged insulation, according to the pros
It can be trickier and more dangerous than you think
By Sarah Handley
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British Gas is offering half-price electricity at weekends for new and existing customers – everything you need to know to get involved
Half price energy? Yes please...
By Kezia Reynolds
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What's in insulation and why does it matter?
Experts explain the different types of insulation and their pros and cons
By Sarah Handley
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Experts say you can save £40 on energy bills by reducing the temperature of your shower by this much
Dial it down a notch...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Shark has turned the fan that prevented my ‘sleep divorce’ into a heater for winter – these are my honest thoughts on the upgrade
It’ll offer year-round comfort for many, but not all
By Lauren Bradbury
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I regret not insulating these 4 areas when renovating our house — don’t make the same mistake I did!
I reveal the areas in our house we forgot to insulate that mean it is colder than it needs to be in winter
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Lidl is selling an oil-filled radiator for under £30 – it’s a game-changer for keeping you warm this winter
This budget-friendly heater is ideal for keeping you toasty this winter
By Kezia Reynolds
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I tested one of the most stylish oil-filled radiators you can buy – it’s a game-changer
It combines a sleek, minimalist design with long-lasting warmth
By Rebecca Lawton
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I didn’t realise these 3 popular home decor choices were increasing my heating bills
My radiators were working double time to make up for these mistakes
By Holly Reaney
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I used this electric heater for three weeks instead of turning the heating on
It's small but mighty
By Lauren Bradbury
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Heating experts want you to put this one item above your radiators this winter to heat up a room quickly and efficiently
It's a myth that radiator shelves won't help to heat your home
By Kezia Reynolds
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The 6 best oil-filled radiators to stay warm and cosy this winter – tried and tested in real homes
We've tested the best oil-filled radiators from De'Longhi, Pro Breeze and more
By Lauren Bradbury
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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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These are the 5 things I wish someone had told me before buying an electric heater – it would have saved me a lot of chilly nights
Don’t make the same mistakes I did
By Lauren Bradbury
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Aldi is selling a £9.99 heating essential that will save you from sky-high energy bills – it’s a game-changer for staying warm on a budget
The middle aisle is stocked with winter warmers
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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What is the cheapest electric heater to run? I’ve compared all of the options, and this one is undoubtedly the most affordable
Experts advise on the cheapest electric heater to run, so you can be mindful of costs while staying warm this winter
By Jullia Joson
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This quick hack will help your radiator work better and reduce energy bills – experts say it’s the ultimate heat booster
All you need is a common bedroom item to do it
By Lauren Bradbury
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This is the exact date to turn your heating on in 2025, according to heating experts
Some days are better than others
By Kezia Reynolds
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OVO is offering free electric blankets to those who ‘think you’ll struggle to pay your bills’ – how to check if you’re eligible
The energy company has helped 42,000 customers in the past year
By Kezia Reynolds
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We added a heat pump to our extension – here's what I've learned after 6 months
It doesn't work like a boiler, but that's not a bad thing
By Jenny McFarlane
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What's the best trick for staying warm at home without turning the heating on?
Let us know your top tip!
By Rebecca Knight
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Don’t even think about switching your heating on until you’ve completed this home maintenance job
It's a small job that makes a huge difference
By Kezia Reynolds
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I tried the new Dyson fan heater that offers year-round heating and cooling – it’s going to be my new winter warmer
I haven't even thought about turning the central heating on
By Lauren Bradbury


