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What is double glazing?

When installing new windows double glazing is often the preferred option, but what exactly is it and why is it so popular? Double glazed windows ...

Grants for double glazing

Inefficient homes lose a lot of heat through various outlets, including the windows, loft and walls. There are a range of insulation measures to deal ...

Conservatory styles – Four of the best

If you want to extend your home and reap the benefits of extra space and light throughout the year, then a conservatory is the perfect ...

What is a heat pump?

Homes and businesses would benefit from the installation of an air source heat pump because of the opportunity to reduce bills with environmentally friendly heat ...

Advantages and benefits of double glazing

Double glazed units are a proven home insulation that retain heat in the home, plus providing householders with a range of other benefits too. Above ...

Is the Green Deal scheme right for me?

The Green Deal is the Government’s flagship energy efficiency scheme, promoting the uptake of insulation and other heat retention measures. Loans of up to £10,000 ...

How do solar panels work?

Otherwise known as solar photovoltaics or PV, solar panels produce environmentally friendly electricity by taking the sun’s natural energy and converting it into DC power. ...

Five ways to slash your energy bills

If you thought your annual energy bills were already through the roof, there’s more bad news. Britain’s national suppliers are starting to increase tariff rates ...

Everything you need to know about loft conversions

Loft conversions are becoming increasingly popular in the UK as a way to counter the expensive housing market and add value to properties. With a ...

Get more space with a garage conversion

Garages seem to have lost their importance over the years, with vehicles being left on a driveway or roadside. Instead the garage is often used ...