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4 types of wood you should never use in a wood-burner
Burning the wrong type of wood in your wood-burning stove could land you with an £1,000 fine this winter, experts have warned. If…
How to remove old insulation safely
If the temperatures dropping has signaled that your home’s insulation is in need of an upgrade, then you might be wondering how…
How to get free electricity every weekend with British Gas
British Gas and Samsung have teamed up to launch a unique new energy tariff, designed to help customers save on their energy…
What’s in insulation? Different types of insulation explained
As winter rolls around, we all notice the effects of our home’s insulation. If it’s done right, we’ll be warm and comfortable…
How I keep my home limescale-free in a hard water area
Being an adult essentially means worrying about things you never thought you’d worry about – like the hardness of the water where…
Why experts want you to take a cooler shower in winter
Heating experts are urging people to take colder showers to save money on their water heating costs this winter – and no, it’s…
I put Shark’s new 2-in-1 fan heater to the test in my home
Shark TurboBlade Cool + Heat TH200UK deals I get whiplash trying to keep up with Shark. It seems they release new products every…
4 areas we should have insulated when renovating our house
As the owner of an old house, one of the things I love the most about it is the original architectural elements – timber casement…
How much loft insulation do you need?
As temperatures drop as we head into winter, it’s no wonder that attention is turning to how we can keep our homes warm and…
Alternative (and genius) ways to use a window vacuum at home
They say that every day is a school day, and I’ve just found out that I’ve been using my window vacuum wrong all along. In fact…
Lidl’s £30 oil-filled radiator will keep you warm all winter
The clocks have gone back, and the colder months have arrived, making now a key time to invest in heating appliances for a more…
Nancy Birtwhistle’s genius hack removes water marks on walls
The autumn and winter months take a toll on our homes, and if you’ve spotted water marks on your walls from an unexpected leak or…