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This is how long insulation lasts and how often it should be replaced, according to the prosPlus, the factors that will drastically shorten its lifespan revealed
By Sarah Handley
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7 easy upgrades I’ve made at home to keep it warm this winterThey’ll help reduce our energy bills too!
By Natasha Brinsmead
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4 types of wood you should never use in a wood-burner – or risk a £1,000 fine this winterAn important reminder this winter
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to remove old insulation – this is the most effective and safest way to get rid of damaged insulation, according to the prosIt can be trickier and more dangerous than you think
By Sarah Handley
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British Gas is offering half-price electricity at weekends for new and existing customers – everything you need to know to get involvedHalf price energy? Yes please...
By Kezia Reynolds
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What's in insulation and why does it matter?Experts explain the different types of insulation and their pros and cons
By Sarah Handley
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Shark has turned the fan that prevented my ‘sleep divorce’ into a heater for winter – these are my honest thoughts on the upgradeIt’ll offer year-round comfort for many, but not all
By Lauren Bradbury
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I regret not insulating these 4 areas when renovating our house — don’t make the same mistake I did!I reveal the areas in our house we forgot to insulate that mean it is colder than it needs to be in winter
By Natasha Brinsmead
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How much loft insulation do you need and how thick should it be?Adequate loft insulation is essential if you want to prevent heat loss through your roof
By Sarah Handley
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I tested one of the most stylish oil-filled radiators you can buy – it’s a game-changerIt combines a sleek, minimalist design with long-lasting warmth
By Rebecca Lawton
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I didn’t realise these 3 popular home decor choices were increasing my heating billsMy radiators were working double time to make up for these mistakes
By Holly Reaney
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I used this electric heater for three weeks instead of turning the heating onIt's small but mighty
By Lauren Bradbury
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Heating experts want you to put this one item above your radiators this winter to heat up a room quickly and efficientlyIt's a myth that radiator shelves won't help to heat your home
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 best oil-filled radiators to stay warm and cosy this winterWe've tested the best oil-filled radiators from De'Longhi, Pro Breeze and more.
By Lauren Bradbury
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These are the 5 things I wish someone had told me before buying an electric heater – it would have saved me a lot of chilly nightsDon’t make the same mistakes I did
By Lauren Bradbury
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Aldi is selling a £9.99 heating essential that will save you from sky-high energy bills – it’s a game-changer for staying warm on a budgetThe middle aisle is stocked with winter warmers
By Lauren Bradbury
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This quick hack will help your radiator work better and reduce energy bills – experts say it’s the ultimate heat boosterAll you need is a common bedroom item to do it
By Lauren Bradbury
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This is the exact date to turn your heating on in 2025, according to heating expertsSome days are better than others
By Kezia Reynolds
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We added a heat pump to our extension – here's what I've learned after 6 monthsIt doesn't work like a boiler, but that's not a bad thing
By Jenny McFarlane
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What's the best trick for staying warm at home without turning the heating on?Let us know your top tip!
By Rebecca Knight
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Don’t even think about switching your heating on until you’ve completed this home maintenance jobIt's a small job that makes a huge difference
By Kezia Reynolds
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I tried the new Dyson fan heater that offers year-round heating and cooling – it’s going to be my new winter warmerI haven't even thought about turning the central heating on
By Lauren Bradbury
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Martin Lewis reveals the best way to heat your home this winter – spoiler alert, it’s not leaving your heating on low all dayThe money-saving expert is here to stop you spending more than you need to on your energy bills
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts say this is the best time to put your heating on in the morning to save money and make getting out of bed easierBecause there's nothing worse than a freezing home in winter
By Kezia Reynolds
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I regret not knowing this before buying an oil filled radiator – these are the main things to considerChoosing the right oil-filled radiator can be a game-changer
By Jenny McFarlane
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Experts reveal how to tell if your heating system needs a power flush and what you should do about it before it gets coldThese are the tell-tale signs your heating system needs flushing and how to fix it before winter sets in
By Jenny McFarlane
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Energy meters in 300,000 homes could stop working at the end of JuneThis is how to find out if you're affected by the upcoming deadline
By Rebecca Knight


