Energy saving
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Have you serviced your boiler? This simple task can save you up to 15% off your energy bills this autumnIt's better to get this job done sooner rather than later.
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How to install a water butt - make the most of the rainy weather with these expert tipsMake the most of summer showers and keep your plants looking lush by installing a water butt in your garden. Here's what you need to know before you buy...
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The 5 home appliances you should never leave on standby to avoid high energy billsDon’t leave these 5 appliances on standby if you don’t want to pay the high price
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This is how much keeping your appliances on standby is *actually* costing youIt makes more difference to your annual bill than you might think…
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‘Is it worth the money?’ This is the tool our product testers use to rate every appliance’s cost-to-run valueThe energy monitoring plug is the tool that could save your money and electricity
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Martin Lewis reveals the cheapest (and most underrated) way to stay warm this winter – and it's only £6We've all been sleeping on this often-forgotten energy-saving buy
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EPC ratings explained – what is an Energy Performance Certificate? The jargon-free guideWould you like to know how energy efficient your property is? You certainly need to if you're buying, selling (or renting a house out)
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What uses the most electricity in the home? The appliances to keep an eye onThese three appliances use the lion's share of electricity
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The easily-avoided energy mistakes that are adding up to £300 to your energy billsIf you're looking to cut your energy bills down, stop making these three mistakes
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Energy saving myths - 4 things that won't save you money according to the expertsExperts debunk the four most common energy-saving myths
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Hot water bottle vs electric blanket - which is better for keeping warm at night?We compared the hot water bottle and electric blanket to work out which is the best method for keeping warm this winter
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This bad habit could be costing you an extra £150 a year on your energy billsAre you guilty of this heating mistake that's adding to your energy bills?
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How to insulate a loft – a step by step guideLook to DIY loft insulation to enjoy savings on installation and future heating bills
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How to improve your EPC rating to improve the saleability of your houseFollow these six options to better your home’s EPC rating
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Why is my electricity bill so high? 6 root causes identifiedThere’s no denying that when a particularly high electricity bill arrives it can be an unwelcome surprise.
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8 DIY draught-proofing ideas to help keep your home warm on a budgetGet rid of unwelcome cold breezes with these eight simple methods for draught proofing
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10 ways to stop draughts from doors - Expert tips for keeping cold gusts of air outOur top tips for draught proofing a door and eliminating cold from your home
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This simple error when heating your home could be costing you up to £115Take heed if you want to keep your energy bills down this winter…
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Gone to waste: Britain's first house of rubbish opens its recycled doors (and windows) at Brighton UniversityBrighton Waste House, a permanent building built almost entirely of rubbish by students at Brighton University, opened to the public this month
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Beat the hosepipe ban with these hacks and buys from IkeaConserve water with these clever products and quick tricks
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Six reasons why you should start upcyclingUpcycling expert Max McMurdo spoke to us about his passion for the movement and recommends an easy first-time project...
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Presenter Angellica Bell shares her five simple swaps for creating a more sustainable homeMake a big difference with these small changes
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This radiator add-on could slash your energy bills by 40 per cent according to energy expertsThermostatic valves are a radiator essential, apart from in one room...
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This is how much water you’re actually using on your laundryIt's time to stop those wasteful second washes
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The Instagram rug trend that could save you a bundle on your energy billPile 'em up
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Save up to £100 in energy bills with this simple garden swapKeep energy costs low this summer
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Why you should never place your fridge in this part of the kitchenExperts reveal this unexpected reason to change our kitchen layout
