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Doggy paddle! New cool accessories help pets stay well during heatwave – including a paddling pool
Help furry friends beat the heat
By Tamara Kelly
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Martin Lewis’ energy price cap warning – you could be paying far more than £1,179 a year
If you are on a standard tariff, don't assume what you'll pay
By Amy Lockwood
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What is the UK energy crisis and why have prices gone up?
We explain what caused the current energy crisis as well as highlighting how it will affect not just your energy bills, but your home as well
By Katie Binns
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What is pipe lagging and is it worth doing for better insulation?
Find out how pipe lagging can reduce heat loss in your home and save you money
By Sophie Vening
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This is the area of the UK with the cheapest energy bills, according to ONS data
The cheapest and most expensive places for energy bills revealed
By Millie Hurst
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What is the energy bill loan? Martin Lewis explains how the discount will actually work
The energy bill loan comes into effect in October - here's everything you need to know
By Rebecca Knight
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Martin Lewis shares a smart water tip that could save £65 on energy bills
Be prepared for the energy price cap increase in April
By Rebecca Knight
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Best boiler cover deals available right now
We look at how boiler cover works when your boiler breaks down and some of the best boiler cover deals available if you decide it’s right for you
By Cathy Hudson
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What is an EPC D rating and how do I improve it?
Find out more about your home’s EPC D rating and how you can improve energy efficiency
By Georgina Rodgers
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Fancy Matalan paying your heating bills for a whole year? All you have to do is wear a dressing gown
Become Matalan's official Dressing Gown Tester
By Millie Hurst
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How does an EPC rating affect my mortgage?
What is a good EPC rating and how can it affect your mortgage? Here's everything you need to know
By Georgina Rodgers
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How to calculate a gas bill – a step by step guide
As energy prices rise, here's how to work out what you are spending and why on gas
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Energy Performance Certificates for listed buildings – what are the exemptions?
Did you know that listed buildings are not necessarily exempt from EPCs? For owners, exemption status is crucial
By Georgina Rodgers
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Homeowners could be given £7,000 to replace their gas boilers thanks to Clean Heat Grant
The Government is offering grants to encourage homeowners to choose eco alternatives
By Millie Hurst
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Energy vampire – we explain what one is and why it could be costing you £6,500
Could this drain on your power supply be costing you a small fortune?
By Tamara Kelly
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Renters are missing out on £41m of energy savings because of this one misconception
Renters lost energy savings — Tenants aren't charge of their energy savings because of this costly misconception. And they're missing out on millions.
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Ofgem reveals plans to remove gas central boilers from all households by 2050
How will it affect you?
By Rebecca Knight
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Martin Lewis says now is the best time to switch to THIS energy tariff
Should you go for a fixed energy tariff or a variable energy tariff?
By Rebecca Knight
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Could your boiler be putting your families lives at risk?
Is your boiler check-up over due?
By Rebecca Knight
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New build homes in these areas be footing a higher energy bill than older homes for this shocking reason
Research reveals the areas where new flats are less energy efficient than their older counterparts
By Anna Cottrell
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Did you know that fans can help keep us warmer in winter?
Not many people would think to get the fans out BUT, if you want your heating to do better this winter, you may want to read on...
By Jennifer Ebert
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Avoid Christmas heating disasters at home with these top tips
Mass boiler breakdowns are predicted this week as freezing temperatures hit the UK. We asked British Gas for its top tips to avoid heating disasters before the big day
By Millie Hurst
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Ikea thinks it can save you more than £500 a year
Its new solar batteries store unused electricity from solar panels, so you can use it at a later date and save hundreds on your energy bills
By Katie Garrett
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How to install a water butt and other ways to recycle water for your garden
Make 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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Enjoy a wander around this beautiful bespoke eco home
Chy Lyn is a fabulous eco house that's as stylish as it is smart
By Tamara Kelly
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9 things only AGA owners know to be true
Because an Aga is for life, not just for Christmas
By Jennifer Ebert
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A guide to kitchen heating
Although the kitchen is warmer than most rooms in the house, you'll still want to keep it heated in winter, and luckily there are a number of options available to you.
By Ginevra Benedetti