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Ofgem delivers bad news as energy bills are set to rise by 10% from this OctoberThis is all you need to know about the October energy price cap and what it means for you
By Sara Hesikova
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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...
By Natalie Davies
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The 5 household appliances experts warn you should always unplug during the summerYou might experience issues with overheating if you don’t unplug them entirely…
By Amy Hunt
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Energy bills are set to reduce by 7% from July as Ofgem announces the energy price cap continues to dropIt's good news all around as the energy price cap drops for the second consecutive quarter
By Sara Hesikova
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How much does it cost to run central heating for one hour?And it’s going to become even more expensive soon
By Lauren Bradbury
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How much electricity does a slow cooker use? It’s even cheaper than you’d thinkCooking ‘low and slow’ could be the key to lower energy bills
By Lauren Bradbury
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The 5 home appliances you should never leave on standby to avoid high energy billsDon’t leave these 5 appliances on standby if you don’t want to pay the high price
By Sara Hesikova
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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…
By Amy Hunt
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Wood burner vs open fire: which should you choose?They both make great additions to the home, but let's find out which comes out on top
By Katie Sims
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Ofgem delivers good news as energy bills are set to drop by over 12% from this AprilOfgem announces the new energy price cap figure which will take effect from 1st April
By Sara Hesikova
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Ofgem announces switching energy providers will be as quick as 5 days – otherwise customers will receive £30If your energy provider switch isn't complete in 5 working days, you'll be entitled to £30 compensation from April
By Sara Hesikova
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How to fix a radiator leak in 5 simple stepsTry these DIY steps before calling out a professional
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to use a storage heater - the best way to use the controls to heat your home efficientlyGet the most out of storage heaters and keep your house toasty warm during winter
By Katie Sims
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This Argos heater has over 2,000 five-star reviews and is currently on sale for under £20Our favourite budget heater just got even more affordable
By Rebecca Knight
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This £5 winter warmer has fans 'running' to Aldi – snap one up before it's too lateIt's the perfect WFH companion this chilly January
By Jullia Joson
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Can I burn coal in a wood-burning stove? Experts issue warning to those using the wrong fuel for their log burnersYou might want to think twice before burning coal in your wood-burning stove
By Lauren Bradbury
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Martin Lewis reveals we're all wasting money on this classic hot water mistake – but it's so easy to fixThis little boiler trick could save you precious pennies this winter
By Rebecca Knight
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How to keep your house warm in winter – 26 budget-friendly ways to insulate your homeKeep cosy this season without upping those energy bills
By Amy Cutmore
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5 ways to warm up a room that's always cold without cranking up the heatingStruggling to stop a room feeling cold, no matter how hard you try? Here's how to turn your room from chilly to snuggly
By Katie Sims
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How to clean solar panels – and why your bills might go up if you don’tEverything you need to know about how to clean solar panels, maintain them and ultimately ensure they keep making you money
By Luke Edwards
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Your home could be eligible for a free heat pump from Octopus Energy – here's what you need to knowGovernment grants can bring the cost of installing a heat pump down to that of a gas boiler
By Jullia Joson
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Should you heat the whole house or just the room you're using? These 5 things will help you decideThere isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer...
By Lauren Bradbury
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Martin Lewis reveals the cost of running Christmas lights - and it all depends on the type of lights you haveAre our twinkling lights expensive to enjoy over December?
By Amy Hunt
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Why is my radiator only hot at the top? Experts explain what this means and what you can do about itIf your radiator is cold at the bottom, we’ve got the info you need
By Lauren Bradbury
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OVO Energy is offering free radiator keys to help households save £155 on energy bills – here's how to claim yoursDon't miss the chance to grab one
By Jullia Joson
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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
By Sara Hesikova
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Ofgem announces energy bills will rise by 5% from the New YearThe new energy price cap is in and this is what it means for you
By Sara Hesikova


