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I've been following Martin Lewis' 'tactical' 4pm rule for years
It means I never have to turn my heating on for a sneaky extra hour in the evening
By Sarah Handley
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If these 3 products can eliminate draughts in my 1700s cottage, they’ll work in any home
Better still, you can get each for under £20
By Amy Reeves
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4 inexpensive and non-permanent ways to insulate a draughty window
Including one I swear by year-round
By Sarah Handley
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Homeowners urged to check hot water bottles expiry date now – you could be putting your family at risk if you don’t
You need to carry out this important check before you next fill your hot water bottle
By Kezia Reynolds
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IKEA is selling heat pumps now and I am here for it
This is everything you need to know about the eco-friendly offering
By Sarah Handley
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This is the easy heating trick that I'm using to keep my home damp and mould-free this winter
This expert-approved (and super-easy) thermostat hack will keep moisture damage at bay
By Sarah Handley
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Winter is coming! Don’t waste your money insulating these spots
Experts reveal the solutions to try instead that'll keep damp and mould at bay
By Sarah Handley
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This is how long insulation lasts and how often it should be replaced, according to the pros
Plus, 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 winter
They’ll help reduce our energy bills too!
By Natasha Brinsmead
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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 pros
It 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 involved
Half 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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Experts say you can save £40 on energy bills by reducing the temperature of your shower by this much
Dial it down a notch...
By Kezia Reynolds
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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 upgrade
It’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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Lidl is selling an oil-filled radiator for under £30 – it’s a game-changer for keeping you warm this winter
This budget-friendly heater is ideal for keeping you toasty this winter
By Kezia Reynolds
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I tested one of the most stylish oil-filled radiators you can buy – it’s a game-changer
It combines a sleek, minimalist design with long-lasting warmth
By Rebecca Lawton
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I used this electric heater for three weeks instead of turning the heating on
It'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 efficiently
It's a myth that radiator shelves won't help to heat your home
By Kezia Reynolds
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The 6 best oil-filled radiators to stay warm and cosy this winter – tried and tested in real homes
We've tested the best oil-filled radiators from De'Longhi, Pro Breeze and more
By Lauren Bradbury
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This is how much it *really* costs to run an oil-filled radiator – and 5 ways to make that price even cheaper
This affordable and portable heating option could be the answer to your winter woes
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 nights
Don’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 budget
The middle aisle is stocked with winter warmers
By Lauren Bradbury
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I tested Dyson's Hot+Cool heater fan and it's the only heater and fan combo you'll need all year-round
Small in size, big on warmth...
By Jenny McFarlane
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I’ve done the sums and worked out how much it costs to run an electric heater – and how to bring that number down
This is how much it *really* costs to ‘heat the human, not the home’
By Rachel Ogden
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What is the cheapest electric heater to run? I’ve compared all of the options, and this one is undoubtedly the most affordable
Experts advise on the cheapest electric heater to run, so you can be mindful of costs while staying warm this winter
By Jullia Joson

