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I struggle to heat my open-plan kitchen, but this oil-filled radiator is a game changerPowerful heat output at an affordable price point
By Sarah Handley
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I’m fed up with coming home to an icy hallway – 5 things I’m doing to warm it upHow I'm planning to turn my chilly entrance hall into a cosy hub that I can wait to return home to
By Natasha Brinsmead
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It turns out this heated seat cushion is the solution to my chilly home office woesAnd it won’t send my energy bills soaring
By Sarah Handley
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This is the only home appliance I swear by when it’s cold one minute then hot the nextThese models will be useful year-round
By Sarah Handley
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Lidl’s £16 heated cushion could help you stay cosy without turning on the heatingHead to the middle aisle for a cosy sofa this autumn
By Annie Collyer
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Does underfloor heating need to be on all the time? Experts explainYou might be using your underfloor heating all wrong
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Should you bleed upstairs or downstairs radiators first? I asked the pros for the definitive answerThis is exactly where you should start
By Sarah Handley
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7 easy things I'm doing to delay turning on my central heating for as long as possibleNow that energy prices have gone up, I want to leave it as long as possible
By Natasha Brinsmead
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6 best oil-filled radiators to boost your cosiness when temperatures dropTried and tested options for every budget and room size
By Sarah Handley
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I want plug-in solar panels, but this crucial factor means it will be harder than I thoughtThis simple check highlighted that I'd need to make significant changes before I could use plug-in solar panels at home
By Sarah Handley
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Can my neighbour object to me installing a heat pump? They can if you break these rulesFollow the guidance and communicate clearly with your neighbour to avoid potential conflict
By Sarah Handley
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Best electric heaters, tried and testedThese 6 buys are my top picks for heating the room you’re in
By Sarah Handley
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1 place you should never put a plug-in solar panel, according to experts – or put your property at riskPlug-in solar is now legal in the UK, but there are still regulations to be aware of
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 household appliances you can power with a plug-in solar panel, and 5 you can'tUnderstanding how much power plug-in solar panels generate is key before you buy
By Sarah Handley
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Can my neighbour object to me putting plug-in solar panels on a fence?Yes they can, and for 3 good reasons
By Sarah Handley
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Dunelm’s £30 tabletop heater is perfect for heating the human not the home – it's so stylish, you'll actually want it on showIt's time to start preparing for winter
By Kezia Reynolds
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Where to buy plug-in solar panels — 6 retailers selling regulation-compliant kitsPrices start from £432, with delivery from five days
By Sarah Handley
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This retro style electric heater has proved to me that these appliances can be stylishIt's under £50 too!
By Sarah Handley
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Martin Lewis urges UK households to carry out this 1 task now to save 10% on bills ahead of the October energy price cap hikeThe money expert has been offering advice on rising energy prices
By Kezia Reynolds
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Does the weather affect the output of your solar panels? Experts say yes and this is howFrom heatwaves to snow and everything in between, this is how solar panels can be affected by the weather
By Sarah Handley
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Energy bills to hit three-year high in October – what you can do to offset costs, according to energy expertsMillions of households will see their energy bills increase this autumn
By Kezia Reynolds
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I've finally found how to keep my hot, west-facing bedroom cool at night without wasting energyHere are the 7 things I do to not dread bedtime
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Octopus Energy is urging customers to avoid using electricity during the solar eclipse – what you need to knowYou can even snag yourself an hour of free electricity
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 simple ways to make your portable air conditioner more efficient and avoid wasting energySummer's not over yet, so boost your cooling efficiency with these tips
By Sarah Handley
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I keep my curtains closed in a heatwave, but my home never feels cave likeThis is how I’ve found the balance between temperature regulation and light ingress
By Amy Reeves
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I've always sworn by this hot weather hack, but this is what I'm now doing insteadThe prolonged summer heat means I need to adapt my go-to cooling measures
By Sarah Handley
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When will plug-in solar panels be available to buy in the UK? What we know so farUpdates to legislation that is currently blocking the sale of plug-in solar panels are set to come into force at the end of August
By Sarah Handley


