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The best floor insulation options for your home explained
Discover the floor insulation options available, where they are best used and how much you can expect to pay
By Sophie Vening
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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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How much does loft insulation cost and is it worth it?
If you want to save on energy bills, as well as reduce your home’s carbon emissions, installing loft insulation is a worthwhile investment
By Sophie Vening
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How to insulate a loft - a step by step guide
Look to DIY loft insulation to enjoy savings on installation and future heating bills
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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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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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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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
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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.
By Carrie-Ann Skinner
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Warm Home Discount Scheme explained - do you qualify?
Find out if you qualify for the government programme that provides a one-off rebate towards your household’s electricity bills
By Sophie Vening
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This clever furniture placement trick will help keep your home warmer this winter
It'll take just a few minutes to sort out, and could reduce your energy bill significantly
By Amy Hunt
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8 DIY draught-proofing ideas to help keep your home warm on a budget
Get rid of unwelcome cold breezes with these eight simple methods for draught proofing
By Emily Batesmith
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10 ways to stop draughts from doors - Expert tips for keeping cold gusts of air out
Our top tips for draught proofing a door and eliminating cold from your home
By Rhoda Parry
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How cold should a fridge be?
We ask fridge-freezer experts what the optimal temperature is – and how to check it
By Millie Hurst
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Are solar panels recyclable and which companies do it? We reveal all...
Time to get rid of your solar panels? Keep being eco-friendly by recycling them using this guide
By Luke Edwards


