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What’s the best renewable heating system?

October 24, 2025 9:01 am Published by Simon Handby Comments Off

Between them, water and space heating account for almost 80% of the energy used in our homes. So if you’re... View Article

October 22, 2025 1:11 pm Published by Simon Handby Comments Off

Whether you’re planning a build, a restoration, or just worried about your monthly power bills, solar panels will help you... View Article

August 15, 2025 10:00 am Published by Simon Handby Comments Off

A smart doorbell is a simple and inexpensive way to record what goes on outside your house. It also gives... View Article

March 27, 2025 9:00 am Published by Simon Handby Comments Off

In an ideal world, homes in the UK wouldn’t need air conditioning. As the Passivhaus standard shows us, smart design... View Article

December 10, 2024 11:30 am Published by Simon Handby Comments Off

The fuel you use to heat a building makes a huge difference to both its running costs and its environmental... View Article

July 12, 2024 11:19 am Published by Simon Handby Comments Off

It’s a fact of life that we need the internet. Even in the most idyllic and relaxing spaces, internet access... View Article

June 12, 2024 11:00 am Published by Simon Handby Comments Off

Few home improvements are quite as satisfying as solar power. Set it up once, and you can relax while your... View Article

April 18, 2024 3:39 pm Published by Simon Handby Comments Off

Adding battery storage to a building is a fantastic way to lower its carbon footprint and reduce your energy costs.... View Article

February 19, 2024 7:12 pm Published by Simon Handby Comments Off

Most British households buy electricity at the same rate, regardless of what time of day they use it. But that’s... View Article

February 14, 2024 5:37 pm Published by Simon Handby Comments Off

Rooftop solar panels are a great way to generate free, clean electricity. They’re becoming a lot cheaper to install, require... View Article

January 23, 2024 10:10 am Published by Simon Handby Comments Off

The UK may be underperforming when it comes to building low-carbon homes, but that shouldn’t be a barrier when you... View Article

January 2, 2024 11:30 am Published by Simon Handby Comments Off

Heat pumps are widely accepted as a greener alternative to fossil fuel heating. They use only electricity, are simple to... View Article

December 7, 2023 3:00 pm Published by Simon Handby Comments Off

Whether you’re building a carbon-neutral dream home, or just looking for an efficient way to replace a gas boiler, a... View Article

October 27, 2023 10:30 am Published by Simon Handby Comments Off

So long as there’s daylight, a solar panel installation will keep producing useful power for your home. But sunny days... View Article