Energy saving
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How much does it cost to run an electric blanket? Here's what you need to know
We've done the maths to find out just how much running your electric blanket costs
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Have you serviced your boiler? This simple task can save you up to 15% off your energy bills this autumn
It's better to get this job done sooner rather than later.
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How to install a water butt - make the most of the rainy weather with these expert tips
Make the most of summer showers and keep your plants looking lush by installing a water butt in your garden. Here's what you need to know before you buy...
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How much does it cost to run a hot tub after the July energy price gap change?
Wondering how much it costs to run a hot tub? We've got everything you need to know to help you save money
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The 5 home appliances you should never leave on standby to avoid high energy bills
Don’t leave these 5 appliances on standby if you don’t want to pay the high price
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This is how much keeping your appliances on standby is *actually* costing you
It makes more difference to your annual bill than you might think…
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These 5 clever tricks will help you to heat your home without putting the heating on
With energy prices soaring, these are helpful to bear in mind to stay warm over the winter months
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‘Is it worth the money?’ This is the tool our product testers use to rate every appliance’s cost-to-run value
The energy monitoring plug is the tool that could save your money and electricity
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Martin Lewis reveals the cheapest (and most underrated) way to stay warm this winter – and it's only £6
We've all been sleeping on this often-forgotten energy-saving buy
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EPC ratings explained – what is an Energy Performance Certificate? The jargon-free guide
Would you like to know how energy efficient your property is? You certainly need to if you're buying, selling (or renting a house out)
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What uses the most electricity in the home? The appliances to keep an eye on
These three appliances use the lion's share of electricity
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The easily-avoided energy mistakes that are adding up to £300 to your energy bills
If you're looking to cut your energy bills down, stop making these three mistakes
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The appliance mistake that could be adding up to £340 to your energy bills
This is an often-missed energy-saving trick!
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Energy saving myths - 4 things that won't save you money according to the experts
Experts debunk the four most common energy-saving myths
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Hot water bottle vs electric blanket - which is better for keeping warm at night?
We compared the hot water bottle and electric blanket to work out which is the best method for keeping warm this winter
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This bad habit could be costing you an extra £150 a year on your energy bills
Are you guilty of this heating mistake that's adding to your energy bills?
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How to improve your EPC rating to improve the saleability of your house
Follow these six options to better your home’s EPC rating
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Why is my electricity bill so high? 6 root causes identified
There’s no denying that when a particularly high electricity bill arrives it can be an unwelcome surprise.
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This simple error when heating your home could be costing you up to £115
Take heed if you want to keep your energy bills down this winter…
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I tried an energy monitoring plug for a week and was surprised how much energy this appliance was guzzling
Here's what used the most and the least electricity, from the kettle and toaster to the airfryer and electric blanket
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Heat pumps explained – what is a heat pump and should you get one?
All you need to know about heat pumps – and which is best for your home
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Gone to waste: Britain's first house of rubbish opens its recycled doors (and windows) at Brighton University
Brighton Waste House, a permanent building built almost entirely of rubbish by students at Brighton University, opened to the public this month
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Beat the hosepipe ban with these hacks and buys from Ikea
Conserve water with these clever products and quick tricks
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Six reasons why you should start upcycling
Upcycling expert Max McMurdo spoke to us about his passion for the movement and recommends an easy first-time project...
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Presenter Angellica Bell shares her five simple swaps for creating a more sustainable home
Make a big difference with these small changes
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This radiator add-on could slash your energy bills by 40 per cent according to energy experts
Thermostatic valves are a radiator essential, apart from in one room...
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This is how much water you’re actually using on your laundry
It's time to stop those wasteful second washes
