Home energy
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Thinking about solar panels? What UK homeowners should know before installing them
Sponsored by E.ON Next
Everything you need to know about costs, savings and installation
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Putting off this easy task has cost me up to £235 in wasted energy
Don't make the same mistake I did!
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I swapped using my dishwasher for handwashing dishes for a month to avoid wasting energy
But I've got 4 reasons why it was harder to give up than I thought
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I’ve been wasting energy through these 3 decor choices for years
It turns out each one has been costing me up to £250 a year
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I switched to a smart kettle to avoid wasting energy six months ago
This is how much I actually saved
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Lidl to sell 'plug-in' solar panels in government push to lower energy bills
'Plug-in' solar panels could be available in shops within months
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3 things people with low energy bills always have
Side-step potential price rises and avoid wasting energy by trying them in your own home
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Thought the arrival of spring meant you could forget about your boiler for a bit?
Me too — but the experts told me that now is actually the ideal time to give it some TLC
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Log burner getting too hot, too cold, not lighting properly?
I asked the pros about the most common stove problems and how to fix them
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This ProBreeze heater finally changed my opinion of oil-filled radiators
It turns out they are not the old-fashioned relics I once thought they were
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Are energy bills going up? I’m a home energy expert and this is what you need to know
This is when prices might rise and what you can do right now to minimise the impact
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This is how many hours a day your heating should be on in spring to avoid wasting energy
It's the ideal schedule that hits the sweet spot between warmth and efficiency
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Why I have to wait to install solar panels
I was on my way to a renewable home until I was tripped up by two professional opinions
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I went a whole month without using my tumble dryer to avoid wasting energy, but it turns out I had to sacrifice something else in return
While I saved some money, this is why I'm not sure it was worth it
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These 3 one-time ways to save energy are ideal for busy people like me
Now is the time to do them
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Russell Hobbs Bladeless Fan with Cool & Heat Function Review
This dual purpose fan and heater combo has helped me maintain the ideal temperature at home, despite the changeable weather outside
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4 surprising household things driving your energy bills up in spring and summer, and what you can do to keep costs down
I asked energy experts how we can save energy during the warmer months
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I’ve found the cheapest electric heater to run
But this is why low running costs shouldn’t be your main deciding factor when buying a heater
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Best electric heaters, tried and tested
These 6 buys are my top picks for heating the room you’re in
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How we test electric heaters and oil-filled radiators at Ideal Home
We review every electric heater and oil-filled radiator we recommend to you, testing them in real homes. This is how we do it and why you can trust us
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How do oil-filled radiators actually work?
This is what the pros told me, including how long they stay warm after they’ve been switched off
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I’m a home heating expert, and this is how long you should have your electric heater on for
Plus, how long is too long?
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The simplicity of this £15 electric heater won’t be for everyone
But if you want something fuss-free for a small room, it’ll get the job done
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These 6 questions will help you choose the right type of heater for your home
Make choosing the right heater easy by answering these quick questions
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This electric fan heater hits the sweet spot between warmth and efficiency
The first electric fan heater I've used that evenly spreads heat out and doesn't cost a fortune to run
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This beautiful electric heater is the log burner alternative I’ve been searching for
The VonHaus Electric Stove & Log Store is an ideal option ifm like me, you want the log burner look on a budget
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This is how long your oil-filled radiator should last, according to the pros
Plus how you can make it last longer
