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Get your house cold weather ready by learning from the experts
Make sure your home is ready to battle the elements by paying attention to these oft-overlooked areas
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Electric blanket warnings issued as temperatures drop – how to use one safely
These are our top tips to ensure safety while keeping warm
By Jullia Joson
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Cold weather warning: Households urged to heat at least one room in the house
UK officials warn households to turn on their heating to 18 degrees in living room this weekend to avoid health risks
By Rebecca Knight
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This bad habit could be costing you an extra £150 a year on your energy bills
Are you guilty of this heating mistake that's adding to your energy bills?
By Amy Hunt
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What is the R Value for insulation and why is it important?
Understand how this important measure can keep your home warm and lower your energy bills
By Sophie Vening
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The best floor insulation options for your home explained
Discover the floor insulation options available, where they are best used and how much you can expect to pay
By Sophie Vening
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Types of garage door insulation – and why it's a job worth doing
Discover the best ways to insulate your garage door, the dos and don'ts for each option and how much it’s likely to cost
By Rhoda Parry
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Loft insulation grants – what is available?
Find out what grants are currently available in the UK for insulating your attic, loft or flat roof
By Sophie Vening
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How to insulate a loft - a step by step guide
Look to DIY loft insulation to enjoy savings on installation and future heating bills
By Sophie Vening
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How to stop dampness coming through walls
Follow these steps to stop damp in its tracks
By Sophie Vening
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What's an EPC E rating and how do I improve it?
Find out why your home has an EPC E rating and what changes you can make to achieve a higher rating
By Sophie Vening
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Energy Price Guarantee extended in autumn statement 2022
What does the budget mean for me? We explain what the fiscal statement made by Jeremy Hunt today means for household energy bills
By Millie Hurst
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Experts predict average bills for when the Energy Price Guarantee ends in April
The Prime Minister's Energy Price Guarantee will end in April, causing bills to rise – experts make early predictions on energy prices next spring
By Millie Hurst
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Considering a portable power station? Three reasons why it’s a savvy investment this winter
Don’t be caught out by uncertainty over energy bills and potential power cuts with EcoFlow
By Sponsored
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Log prices are on the rise as demand for firewood grows – what you need to know
If you're planning to stock up on firewood this winter, you might want to be aware of this
By Jullia Joson
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How much does an EPC certificate cost?
How much does an EPC certificate cost? Find out how much to spend to have your home’s energy efficiency assessed
By Sophie Vening
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The invisible solution for warming up the coldest room in your house from £33
This barely-there insulation seals in warmth and blocks out sound
By Millie Hurst
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Everything you need to know about Manifolds for underfloor heating
This device forms the central hub of any water-based underfloor heating system. We lay out the essential facts to make sure your manifold is running at the top of its game
By Rebecca Foster
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The expert guide to cavity wall insulation
Everything you need to know about cavity wall insulation from the types to use, tips for installing and who supplies it
By Rhoda Parry
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10 tips for using underfloor heating in a bathroom
Discover how underfloor heating can keep your bathroom or shower space warm all year round
By Rebecca Foster
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Are you missing out on energy support vouchers?
Those with traditional prepayment meters are struggling to get the vouchers redeemed
By Millie Hurst
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How to improve your EPC rating to improve the saleability of your house
Follow these six options to better your home’s EPC rating
By Sophie Vening
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Is electricity cheaper at night? Experts reveal the best time to turn on electricals
Energy suppliers separate the fact from the fiction when it comes to electricity being cheaper at night
By Millie Hurst
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Energy bill help – what to do if you're struggling to pay
Are you struggling to pay? You need our energy bill help and price cutting tips
By Rachel Ogden
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Why is my electricity bill so high? 6 root causes identified
There’s no denying that when a particularly high electricity bill arrives it can be an unwelcome surprise.
By Carrie-Ann Skinner
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Warm Home Discount Scheme explained - do you qualify?
Find out if you qualify for the government programme that provides a one-off rebate towards your household’s electricity bills
By Sophie Vening
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This clever furniture placement trick will help keep your home warmer this winter
It'll take just a few minutes to sort out, and could reduce your energy bill significantly
By Amy Hunt


