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The lazy way I’m planning to save energy at home this year
I’m not necessarily a New Year’s Resolution kind of gal, but I am a big fan of adopting easy habits that can both make my life…
5 signs your boiler is about to stop working this winter
Why is it that boilers, radiators and central heating systems in general always seem to choose the coldest months to stop working…
How I made my old conservatory warmer in winter
From the moment I bought my 1970s home a decade ago, I knew I wanted to change the conservatory. It was a sizeable 4x3m space off…
I use the one hotspot a day method to stay on top of mess
When it comes to cleaning, my approach has always been all or nothing. Being a mum of three doesn’t always leave me with enough…
3 energy-guzzling habits I’m ditching in the new year
I might write about all things home energy for a living, but while I spend day in day out researching or trying out ways to use…
Does using your extractor fan less keep your home warmer?
Now that we’ve all reached the season where our energy bills are likely the highest they will be all year, it’s no wonder that we…
These 3 energy-saving changes made my home warmer this year
Ever since the height of the energy crisis, when the energy price cap was set at more than £4,000 a year for an average…
This is why your home has hot and cold spots —what to do
When it’s cold outside, it’s all the more important that we stay warm inside. But temperatures like this can highlight hot and…
5 jobs I always do when putting away my Christmas decorations
When packing away Christmas decorations, I always feel pretty sad. The spaces feel barren and a little tired from the hustle and…
The only product you need to remove stains this Christmas
The family has arrived, presents have been opened, delicious food is cooking, and drinks are flowing. Nothing can go wrong…
3 ways to use Christmas tree needles around your home
They say you can’t beat a real Christmas tree, but what do they say about the masses of dropped needles that end up scattered…
I just discovered bin compactors – and they’re game-changers
Between the endless reams of wrapping paper, cardboard boxes from countless deliveries and the inevitable clear-out before guests…