House Manual

Old houses are known for many things – their character, charming imperfections and original features to name but a few…

While I’m generally not one for New Year’s resolutions, I can’t deny that a new year gives us all the…

As one of the biggest sources of heat loss in my home, the original single glazed windows are something my…

The festivities are drawing to a close, and January is kicking off, which means we can finally get around to…

I’m not necessarily a New Year’s Resolution kind of gal, but I am a big fan of adopting easy habits…

Why is it that boilers, radiators and central heating systems in general always seem to choose the coldest months to…

From the moment I bought my 1970s home a decade ago, I knew I wanted to change the conservatory.It was…

When it comes to cleaning, my approach has always been all or nothing. Being a mum of three doesn’t always…

I might write about all things home energy for a living, but while I spend day in day out researching…

Now that we’ve all reached the season where our energy bills are likely the highest they will be all year,…

Ever since the height of the energy crisis, when the energy price cap was set at more than £4,000 a…

When it’s cold outside, it’s all the more important that we stay warm inside. But temperatures like this can highlight…