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Types of garage door insulation – and why it's a job worth doing
Discover the best ways to insulate your garage door, the dos and don'ts for each option and how much it’s likely to cost
By Rhoda Parry
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Loft insulation grants – what is available?
Find out what grants are currently available in the UK for insulating your attic, loft or flat roof
By Sophie Vening
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Spray foam insulation – everything you need to know about costs and installation
Discover the benefits of spray foam insulation, the different types available and installation tips and costs
By Rebecca Foster
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External wall insulation problems – what can go wrong?
The potential issues with installing external wall insulation and how to avoid them
By Rhoda Parry
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Cavity wall insulation problems – what can go wrong
Discover the most common complications of cavity wall insulation and how to solve them
By Rhoda Parry
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Using a dehumidifier? This is the best room for drying your clothes
Here's where you should put your dehumidifier for speedy drying, according to the experts at Meaco
By Millie Hurst
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How to stop dampness coming through walls
Follow these steps to stop damp in its tracks
By Sophie Vening
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What's an EPC E rating and how do I improve it?
Find out why your home has an EPC E rating and what changes you can make to achieve a higher rating
By Sophie Vening
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Energy Price Guarantee extended in autumn statement 2022
What does the budget mean for me? We explain what the fiscal statement made by Jeremy Hunt today means for household energy bills
By Millie Hurst
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Considering a portable power station? Three reasons why it’s a savvy investment this winter
Don’t be caught out by uncertainty over energy bills and potential power cuts with EcoFlow
By Sponsored
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Log prices are on the rise as demand for firewood grows – what you need to know
If you're planning to stock up on firewood this winter, you might want to be aware of this
By Jullia Joson
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How much does an EPC certificate cost?
How much does an EPC certificate cost? Find out how much to spend to have your home’s energy efficiency assessed
By Sophie Vening
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The invisible solution for warming up the coldest room in your house from £33
This barely-there insulation seals in warmth and blocks out sound
By Millie Hurst
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Everything you need to know about Manifolds for underfloor heating
This device forms the central hub of any water-based underfloor heating system. We lay out the essential facts to make sure your manifold is running at the top of its game
By Rebecca Foster
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What's an EPC C rating and how do I improve it?
Find out more about your home’s EPC C rating and how to improve it
By Sophie Vening
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The expert guide to cavity wall insulation
Everything you need to know about cavity wall insulation from the types to use, tips for installing and who supplies it
By Rhoda Parry
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10 tips for using underfloor heating in a bathroom
Discover how underfloor heating can keep your bathroom or shower space warm all year round
By Rebecca Foster
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Can you have underfloor heating with carpet? We explain all you need to know
Discover whether this soft and comforting flooring solution works with underfloor heating
By Rebecca Foster
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Are you missing out on energy support vouchers?
Those with traditional prepayment meters are struggling to get the vouchers redeemed
By Millie Hurst
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How to retrofit underfloor heating – a complete guide
We explain everything you need to know about installing UFH in an existing home
By Rebecca Foster
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Electric underfloor heating: all the pros and cons explained
Discover whether a dry underfloor heating system is the right solution for keeping your floors warm
By Rebecca Foster
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Underfloor heating guide - everything you need to know
The ultimate guide for how to choose, have installed and maintain UFH in your home
By Rebecca Foster
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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
By Sophie Vening
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Air source heat pump disadvantages and problems
Air source heat pumps cut our reliance on fossil fuels and exposure to skyrocketing energy bills, but beware these common disadvantages and problems
By Caramel Quin
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Considering a ground source heat pump? The disadvantages and problems to know about
Ground source heat pump disadvantages explained. They cut our reliance on fossil fuels, but they’re not right for all
By Caramel Quin
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Is electricity cheaper at night? Experts reveal the best time to turn on electricals
Energy suppliers separate the fact from the fiction when it comes to electricity being cheaper at night
By Millie Hurst
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Energy bill help – what to do if you're struggling to pay
Are you struggling to pay? You need our energy bill help and price cutting tips
By Rachel Ogden