Smart Home

Smart Home

The connected home brings together security, entertainment, lighting, cooking, ventilation and heating. Discover the latest hi-tech products and how to get the best from a smart home system.

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What’s the best renewable heating system?

From biomass to solar panels, what’s the greenest, cheapest way to heat a home?

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What’s the best renewable heating system?

By Simon Handby
Rotunda conservatory with Duette blinds by Hillarys

How to make a conservatory warmer: 9 ways to turn up the heat

By Amy Cutmore
eco insulation: cork cladding used inside and out on a rear extension in lewisham

Eco insulation: a guide to materials

By Victoria Purcell

What should the humidity be in your house? How to control it

By Staff Writer

Freestanding bath in a bedroom: the practical considerations

Does the luxury hotel trend for a freestanding bath in a bedroom translate into everyday living?

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What type of air conditioning is best for a house? Portable vs fixed

By Simon Handby

Creating a wine cellar: how to build your own

By Mary Richards

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Seamless Security: Integrating smart technology into your home

By Harry Duncton

How to stop condensation on windows and walls

By Staff Writer

Air source heat pumps: a buyer’s guide

By Hugh Metcalf, Paisley Tedder, Rebecca Foster, Karen Styliandes

New year, new canopy – transform your home with a door canopy or veranda

By Grand Designs Magazine