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Thousands of households in England and Wales to be eligible for £9,000 of a heat pumpThe Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is increasing from July
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 appliances experts say to unplug immediately – they make your home hotter and waste energy in a heatwaveThese easy switches help beat the heat and will save you money in the long run
By Kezia Reynolds
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Alison Hammond’s sock hack is all I’ve used to stay cool this heatwave – it’s easy, free and provides instant reliefNo, I've not gone crazy - this unconventional cooling method works a treat
By Kezia Reynolds
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3 completely free ways to cool a home and curb rising energy costs in a heatwave, according to expertsWorried about your energy bills? Here's how to keep cool for free
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’ve been committing this cardinal sin when it comes to my dishwasherCurbing this habit now could help me offset the 13% price cap increase
By Sarah Handley
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Energy experts are encouraging homeowners to switch to fixed tariffs following the price cap increaseIf you're worried about rising energy bills, switching to a fixed tariff could help save you money
By Kezia Reynolds
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Lidl launches an affordable solar battery to help with rising energy costsBut there’s a catch if you live in the UK
By Sarah Handley
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If your home is too hot and stuffy during the day, you need to make this one easy and free changeStruggling to stay cool? This easy hack can help...
By Kezia Reynolds
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The 10-minute fixes I’ve adopted to prevent energy wastageNow I can save up to £207 a year on my energy bills
By Rachel Wait
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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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Solar panels at home: how they work and what they could mean for your energy billsSponsored by E.ON Next
Take back control of your energy bills
By Ideal Home
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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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3 things people with low energy bills always haveSide-step potential price rises and avoid wasting energy by trying them in your own home
By Sarah Handley


