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How to keep your house warm in winter – 26 budget-friendly ways to insulate your home
Keep cosy this season without upping those energy bills
By Amy Cutmore
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Aldi is selling a new oil-filled radiator and fan heater that cost just pennies to run – and they cost less than £30
Stay warm this winter for less
By Jullia Joson
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5 ways to warm up a room that's always cold without cranking up the heating
Struggling to stop a room feeling cold, no matter how hard you try? Here's how to turn your room from chilly to snuggly
By Katie Sims
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How to clean solar panels – and why your bills might go up if you don’t
Everything you need to know about how to clean solar panels, maintain them and ultimately ensure they keep making you money
By Luke Edwards
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Your home could be eligible for a free heat pump from Octopus Energy – here's what you need to know
Government grants can bring the cost of installing a heat pump down to that of a gas boiler
By Jullia Joson
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Should you heat the whole house or just the room you're using? These 5 things will help you decide
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer...
By Lauren Bradbury
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Martin Lewis reveals the cost of running Christmas lights - and it all depends on the type of lights you have
Are our twinkling lights expensive to enjoy over December?
By Amy Hunt
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Why is my radiator only hot at the top? Experts explain what this means and what you can do about it
If your radiator is cold at the bottom, we’ve got the info you need
By Lauren Bradbury
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This easy-to-install gadget can help slash your energy bills by 8% – and it's only £20
Do radiator reflectors actually work? Experts explain how you could save 8% on your energy bills with this £20 gadget
By Sara Hesikova
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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
By Sara Hesikova
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Ofgem announces energy bills will rise by 5% from the New Year
The new energy price cap is in and this is what it means for you
By Sara Hesikova
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National Grid's money-off energy scheme is back this winter – here's what you need to know
Your household could be eligible for money off your electricity bill
By Jullia Joson
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Spooked by a noisy radiator? These are the sounds that could be bad news for your heating
Including how to stop them...
By Holly Cockburn
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Experts warn it’s *vital* to open your windows every day in winter - even when it's freezing
It’s probably the last thing you want to do, but it’s definitely a sensible move for the health of your home
By Amy Hunt
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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
By Jullia Joson
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'It's absolute rubbish' – consumer expert Alice Beer warns against falling for this money-saving heating hack
This old folk's tale on saving energy isn't everything it was made out to be
By Jullia Joson
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This is how I'm staying warm this winter for less than £15
Hibernation season is in full swing
By Holly Cockburn
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How efficient is underfloor heating? See the energy and cost savings
Discover how the right underfloor heating system could save you energy and money off your bills
By Rebecca Foster
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The best radiator covers – modern, rustic and affordable options to disguise your heating in style
We've rounded up the very best options for keeping an unsightly radiator out of sight
By Lauren Bradbury
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9 energy-saving products to buy this Amazon Prime Day to help you save money all winter
Future-proof your home from rising energy bills this winter with these great deals
By Rebecca Knight
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It's getting hot in here – or is it? This is when you should be turning your heating on this year
The experts explain when we should crack that thermostat up – and when we should let things feel the chill
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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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)
By Georgina Rodgers
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Ofgem announces energy bills will drop slightly from October under new price cap
Here's what you need to know about the new energy price cap
By Jullia Joson
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Should I fix my energy tariff now that energy prices are cheaper?
Now that energy prices have dropped and are predicted to drop further, should we be thinking about moving to a fixed tariff?
By Sarah Handley
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Experts settle the eternal puzzle of why you're getting condensation inside your double glazing
Although you might think your double glazing is on its last legs, that isn’t necessarily the case
By Lauren Bradbury
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Cate Blanchett's home is currently caught up in a solar panel installation controversy
Is the Lord of the Ring star's eco-initiative justified?
By Jullia Joson
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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
By Millie Hurst