Energy saving
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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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The appliance mistake that could be adding up to £340 to your energy billsThis is an often-missed energy-saving trick!
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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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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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I tried an energy monitoring plug for a week and was surprised how much energy this appliance was guzzlingHere's what used the most and the least electricity, from the kettle and toaster to the airfryer and electric blanket
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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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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
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Doing this one thing when the clocks go back could save households £80!Follow these expert tips for keeping your energy use in check at home this winter
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How does an EPC rating affect my mortgage?What is a good EPC rating and how can it affect your mortgage? Here's everything you need to know
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Energy Performance Certificates for listed buildings – what are the exemptions?Did you know that listed buildings are not necessarily exempt from EPCs? For owners, exemption status is crucial
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Renters are missing out on £41m of energy savings because of this one misconceptionRenters lost energy savings — Tenants aren't charge of their energy savings because of this costly misconception. And they're missing out on millions.
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Ikea thinks it can save you more than £500 a yearIts new solar batteries store unused electricity from solar panels, so you can use it at a later date and save hundreds on your energy bills
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How to insulate a floor – a step-by-step guideFind out how to insulate a timber or solid concrete floor and make your home more energy efficient
