Home energy
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5 areas of my old house that leak heatThis 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 billsIt's a no-brainer for me
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5 signs your boiler is about to stop working this winterTackle 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 warmerThis is how I finally solved the issue
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These are the 3 energy-guzzling habits I'm ditching in the new yearI'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 yearAnd none of them involved turning my thermostat up
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4 reasons your home has hot and cold spots and what you can do about itTemperature fluctuations will wreak havoc on your home comfort
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I complement my heating schedule with this one thing that keeps me cosyIt beats having the heating on all day
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Need to use your tumble dryer over Christmas? Try these energy-saving tipsIf 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 todayI think radiator reflectors are an utter game changer
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7 ways I'm trying to keep my 110-year old house warmI 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 changeIt 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 inI'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 essentialsQuick 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 cottageAs a result, my home is warmer for longer, and I don’t have to wipe away condensation as much
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5 ways you’re wasting energy with your Christmas decorationsLuckily these easy tweaks will fix them fast
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5 methods I’ve honed over 5 years to keep warm while working from homeAnd it means I don't need the heating on all day long
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8 simple things I do to make my old house feel warmer once winter hitsOnce the cold season arrives my Edwardian cottage can be a chilly place to spend time – here are the eight easy things I do keep it feeling cosy and warm
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7 ways you've been using your thermostat wrongThese thermostat mistakes are costing you money, according to the pros
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How many hours a day should your heating be on right now?I asked the pros for a heating schedule that hits the sweet spot between warmth and efficiency
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My mum has always hated the draughty door between her kitchen and garageThis £20 solution might not look pretty but it worked instantly
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These are the loft insulation dos and don’ts I swear byI made the mistakes so you don't have to
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4 methods I use to keep my open plan layout warm in winterThese are the tricks I've found to work
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Homeowners urged to service their boilers now or risk voiding their home insurance – this simple mistake could cost you thousandsDon't forget this important home maintenance task
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How to get your roof and loft insulation rightIt'll ensure your home stays warm and energy efficient all winter long
