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Is an oil-filled radiator suitable for a large room?Experts say they can be, provided you get this one thing right when buying one
By Sarah Handley
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3 easy loft checks to do right now that'll help keep your home warm throughout winterDon't waste money by letting heat escape through your roof
By Sarah Handley
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5 ways to make your oil-filled radiator more efficientUse these tips to avoid wasting energy
By Sarah Handley
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What is the Warm Homes Plan and will you benefit from it?Everything you need to know about the new government scheme to reduce your energy bills
By Sarah Handley
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Discovering these 6 energy sucking 'vampire appliances' lurking in my home shocked meI'm getting ready to slay them and save £100s
By Natasha Brinsmead
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This retro, energy-saving decor trend is having a huge comeback – Next’s Scandi-style offerings are the best I’ve seenThese draught excluders are both pretty and practical
By Kezia Reynolds
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We're making our 300 year old cottage warmer with insulated limeExperts suggest it will save us at least £200 in energy loss per year
By Amy Reeves
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Experts are urging people to avoid these 4 popular social media heating hacks, warning they will do more harm than goodJust because you've seen it on Facebook doesn't meant it's a good idea...
By Kezia Reynolds
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If you want a smart heater that works in every room of your home, then this might be idealThe Mill WiFi Max 1500W portable heater will work just as well in your living room as your bathroom
By Sarah Handley
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Have you tried 'zoned heating'? Heating experts are recommending this easy and efficient method to keep your home warm in winterIf you're looking to keep your energy costs down this is what you need to try
By Kezia Reynolds
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Lidl’s bladless fan heater is more than £300 cheaper than Dyson – it’s perfect for helping you beat the freeze this JanuaryWith Storm Goretti on the horizon, now is the best time to snap up these affordable heating buys
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 signs your heating system is crying out for a serviceExperts say it’s best not to wait until you spot them before doing the essential maintenance
By Sarah Handley
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Are electric heaters cheaper to run than central heating? Here's a few things you should knowExperts break down the more cost-effective way to heat your home this winter
By Katie Sims
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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 cheaperThis affordable and portable heating option could be the answer to your winter woes
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 downThis is how much it *really* costs to ‘heat the human, not the home’
By Rachel Ogden
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5 areas of my old house that leak heatThis is what the experts told me to do about it
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Is secondary glazing still ugly or have things changed?Thanks to some expert advice, I am now considering fitting it to my old windows
By Natasha Brinsmead
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The £25 buy I’m investing in to save £45 a year on my energy billsIt's a no-brainer for me
By Sarah Handley
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I had a freezing cold conservatory for 10 years and wasted £3k trying to make it warmerThis is how I finally solved the issue
By Sarah Handley
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These are the 3 energy-guzzling habits I'm ditching in the new yearI'm on a mission to practise what I preach as a home energy expert
By Sarah Handley
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Does using your kitchen extractor fan less in winter keep your home warmer?I asked the pros about the sweet spot between retaining heat and getting rid of moisture
By Sarah Handley
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These 3 energy-saving changes made my home warmer this yearAnd none of them involved turning my thermostat up
By Sarah Handley
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4 reasons your home has hot and cold spots and what you can do about itTemperature fluctuations will wreak havoc on your home comfort
By Sarah Handley
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It took just £14 and 5 minutes to completely eliminate draughts around my front doorIt was so easy and the results were instant
By Amy Reeves
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I complement my heating schedule with this one thing that keeps me cosyIt beats having the heating on all day
By Sarah Handley
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Need to use your tumble dryer over Christmas? Try these energy-saving tipsIf your festive schedule means you have no choice but to use your dryer, these are the methods I swear by to keep the cost as low as possible
By Sarah Handley
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I made this one energy-saving change three years ago, and I still rave about it todayI think radiator reflectors are an utter game changer
By Sarah Handley


