Home energy
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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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The 5 household appliances experts warn you should always unplug during the summer
You might experience issues with overheating if you don’t unplug them entirely…
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Energy bills are set to reduce by 7% from July as Ofgem announces the energy price cap continues to drop
It's good news all around as the energy price cap drops for the second consecutive quarter
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How much does it cost to run an oil-filled radiator? And how to save money when using one
This affordable and portable heating option could be the answer to your winter woes
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How much does it cost to run central heating for one hour?
And it’s going to become even more expensive soon
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How much electricity does a slow cooker use? It’s even cheaper than you’d think
Cooking ‘low and slow’ could be the key to lower energy bills
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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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Wood burner vs open fire: which should you choose?
They both make great additions to the home, but let's find out which comes out on top
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There's still time to claim £150 off your energy bills using the Warm Home Discount – here's how
What you need to do now to apply to the scheme
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Ofgem delivers good news as energy bills are set to drop by over 12% from this April
Ofgem announces the new energy price cap figure which will take effect from 1st April
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Ofgem announces switching energy providers will be as quick as 5 days – otherwise customers will receive £30
If your energy provider switch isn't complete in 5 working days, you'll be entitled to £30 compensation from April
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How to fix a radiator leak in 5 simple steps
Try these DIY steps before calling out a professional
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How to use a storage heater - the best way to use the controls to heat your home efficiently
Get the most out of storage heaters and keep your house toasty warm during winter
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This Argos heater has over 2,000 five-star reviews and is currently on sale for under £20
Our favourite budget heater just got even more affordable
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This £5 winter warmer has fans 'running' to Aldi – snap one up before it's too late
It's the perfect WFH companion this chilly January
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Can I burn coal in a wood-burning stove? Experts issue warning to those using the wrong fuel for their log burners
You might want to think twice before burning coal in your wood-burning stove
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Martin Lewis reveals we're all wasting money on this classic hot water mistake – but it's so easy to fix
This little boiler trick could save you precious pennies this winter
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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
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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
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Pay £0 boiler tax this month – BOXT is running a 'January Price Freeze' that could save households up to £120
No heat pump? No problem
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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
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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
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Do radiator covers block heat? Experts explain what impact they can have on energy bills
Radiator covers might look good, but could they be adding to your energy bill and making your home colder?
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Is your boiler flue steaming? It could be a sign you're wasting money on energy, expert warns
Watch out for this warning sign as it could save you a lot of money this winter season
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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...
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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?
