Energy saving
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How to draught-proof a front door — expert-approved tips to shut out the cold and prevent internal heat from escapingExperts reveal how to identify the problem areas and what you’ll need to seal your home from the elements
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Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day? The official answer plus the exceptions you need to know aboutThere's plenty of debate on whether you should leave your heating on low all day – this is what you need to know
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How much does it cost to run an electric blanket? Here's what you need to knowWe've done the maths to find out just how much running your electric blanket costs
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How much does it cost to run a hot tub under the January 2025 energy price cap?Wondering how much it costs to run a hot tub? We've got everything you need to know to help you save money
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Heat pumps explained - how they work and how to determine whether a heat pump is right for your homeAll you need to know about heat pumps – and which is best for your home
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7 clever tricks to help you heat your home without turning the heating on this winterWith energy prices soaring, these are helpful to bear in mind to stay warm over the winter months
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How to save energy at home - 31 expert-approved tips to save energy, money and the planetWorried about high energy prices? Learn how to save energy in homes to lower gas and electricity bills
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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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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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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 experts
Experts 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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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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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
