Home energy
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We're making our 300 year old cottage warmer with insulated lime
Experts suggest it will save us at least £200 in energy loss per year
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Experts are urging people to avoid these 4 popular social media heating hacks, warning they will do more harm than good
Just because you've seen it on Facebook doesn't meant it's a good idea...
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If you want a smart heater that works in every room of your home, then this might be ideal
The Mill WiFi Max 1500W portable heater will work just as well in your living room as your bathroom
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This is what I did when my radiators stopped working when it was sub-zero outside
What to check first if you have the same problem
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Have you tried 'zoned heating'? Heating experts are recommending this easy and efficient method to keep your home warm in winter
If you're looking to keep your energy costs down this is what you need to try
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Lidl’s bladless fan heater is more than £300 cheaper than Dyson – it’s perfect for helping you beat the freeze this January
With Storm Goretti on the horizon, now is the best time to snap up these affordable heating buys
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6 signs your heating system is crying out for a service
Experts say it’s best not to wait until you spot them before doing the essential maintenance
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Are electric heaters cheaper to run than central heating? Here's a few things you should know
Experts break down the more cost-effective way to heat your home this winter
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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
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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’
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5 areas of my old house that leak heat
This is what the experts told me to do about it
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Is secondary glazing still ugly or have things changed?
Thanks to some expert advice, I am now considering fitting it to my old windows
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The £25 buy I’m investing in to save £45 a year on my energy bills
It's a no-brainer for me
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5 signs your boiler is about to stop working this winter
Tackle them now to make sure you're not left in the cold
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I had a freezing cold conservatory for 10 years and wasted £3k trying to make it warmer
This is how I finally solved the issue
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These are the 3 energy-guzzling habits I'm ditching in the new year
I'm on a mission to practise what I preach as a home energy expert
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Does using your kitchen extractor fan less in winter keep your home warmer?
I asked the pros about the sweet spot between retaining heat and getting rid of moisture
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These 3 energy-saving changes made my home warmer this year
And none of them involved turning my thermostat up
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It took just £14 and 5 minutes to completely eliminate draughts around my front door
It was so easy and the results were instant
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I complement my heating schedule with this one thing that keeps me cosy
It beats having the heating on all day
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Need to use your tumble dryer over Christmas? Try these energy-saving tips
If your festive schedule means you have no choice but to use your dryer, these are the methods I swear by to keep the cost as low as possible
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I made this one energy-saving change three years ago, and I still rave about it today
I think radiator reflectors are an utter game changer
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7 ways I'm trying to keep my 110-year old house warm
I don't want to rely on the central heating all day, so I'm embracing these old-school methods to stay toasty
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My old house was riddled with draughts and condensation until I made this one significant change
It wasn’t cheap but it’s been transformative
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Nobody told me there's a specific order your should bleed your radiators in
I've been doing it wrong for years without realising, and I bet I'm not alone
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The 5 things people with always warm homes have – beat the chill and stock up on these essentials
Quick fixes that you could add in under an hour
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This £8 secondary glazing film has worked wonders on the sash windows in my old cottage
As a result, my home is warmer for longer, and I don’t have to wipe away condensation as much
