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Why you should install double glazing this summer

The summer is almost upon us and you’re probably dreaming of the warm weather and possibly a holiday in the sun already. But whilst it’s ...

How to make your windows energy efficient

Your windows are likely to be losing as much as 20% of the heat produced in the home and this is simply wasting hundreds of ...

Five ways to keep heat in with sash windows

Sash windows look great and are a prominent feature on period properties. But one of their problems is they’re notoriously draughty. This isn’t good news ...

Convert your garage: An office in four easy steps

How often do you use your garage? It’s a startling statistic but 82% of British homes have a two-car garage, yet only 15% of people ...

10 of the best electrical updates for your home

In our modern life there has been a huge technological advance which is challenging the older electrical services of many homes. If you’re thinking about ...

Upgrade your home’s electrical wiring

There are plenty of reasons you may find the need to upgrade the electrical wiring in your home. Firstly, you’re likely to have a lot ...

What improvement will increase the value of your home?

Improving the energy efficiency of your home is a sure-fire way to cut expensive bills and counter the price increases the major companies are enforcing ...

Seven heat pump questions you should ask your installer

With the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme now up and running it’s easy to see that heat pumps have a bright future ahead. With this ...

10 things a good heat pump installer will ask

If you’ve chosen to go ahead with your renewable purchase and install a heat pump for your home, choosing a company to fit the equipment ...

How is your home heated?

Central heating is still the most common type of heating in Britain and can be fuelled by gas, oil or LPG. Essentially, the boiler will ...