Home energy
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This is how much it *really* costs to run an oil-filled radiator – and 5 ways to make that price even cheaper
This affordable and portable heating option could be the answer to your winter woes
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I’ve done the sums and worked out how much it costs to run an electric heater – and how to bring that number down
This is how much it *really* costs to ‘heat the human, not the home’
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5 areas of my old house that leak heat
This is what the experts told me to do about it
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Is secondary glazing still ugly or have things changed?
Thanks to some expert advice, I am now considering fitting it to my old windows
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The £25 buy I’m investing in to save £45 a year on my energy bills
It's a no-brainer for me
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5 signs your boiler is about to stop working this winter
Tackle them now to make sure you're not left in the cold
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I had a freezing cold conservatory for 10 years and wasted £3k trying to make it warmer
This is how I finally solved the issue
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These are the 3 energy-guzzling habits I'm ditching in the new year
I'm on a mission to practise what I preach as a home energy expert
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Does using your kitchen extractor fan less in winter keep your home warmer?
I asked the pros about the sweet spot between retaining heat and getting rid of moisture
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4 reasons your home has hot and cold spots and what you can do about it
Temperature fluctuations will wreak havoc on your home comfort
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It took just £14 and 5 minutes to completely eliminate draughts around my front door
It was so easy and the results were instant
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I complement my heating schedule with this one thing that keeps me cosy
It beats having the heating on all day
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Need to use your tumble dryer over Christmas? Try these energy-saving tips
If your festive schedule means you have no choice but to use your dryer, these are the methods I swear by to keep the cost as low as possible
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I made this one energy-saving change three years ago, and I still rave about it today
I think radiator reflectors are an utter game changer
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7 ways I'm trying to keep my 110-year old house warm
I don't want to rely on the central heating all day, so I'm embracing these old-school methods to stay toasty
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My old house was riddled with draughts and condensation until I made this one significant change
It wasn’t cheap but it’s been transformative
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Nobody told me there's a specific order your should bleed your radiators in
I've been doing it wrong for years without realising, and I bet I'm not alone
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The 5 things people with always warm homes have – beat the chill and stock up on these essentials
Quick fixes that you could add in under an hour
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5 ways you’re wasting energy with your Christmas decorations
Luckily these easy tweaks will fix them fast
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How much does loft insulation cost?
This is what you can expect to pay, but the factors that can influence what you should budget
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5 methods I’ve honed over 5 years to keep warm while working from home
And it means I don't need the heating on all day long
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8 simple things I do to make my old house feel warmer once winter hits
Once the cold season arrives my Edwardian cottage can be a chilly place to spend time – here are the eight easy things I do keep it feeling cosy and warm
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7 ways you've been using your thermostat wrong
These thermostat mistakes are costing you money, according to the pros
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How many hours a day should your heating be on right now?
I asked the pros for a heating schedule that hits the sweet spot between warmth and efficiency
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My mum has always hated the draughty door between her kitchen and garage
This £20 solution might not look pretty but it worked instantly
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These are the loft insulation dos and don’ts I swear by
I made the mistakes so you don't have to
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4 methods I use to keep my open plan layout warm in winter
These are the tricks I've found to work
