Will EPCs be reviewed in Brexit Britain?
ENERGY Performance Certificates (EPCs) could be overhauled following the decision to leave the European Union. Under current regulations, which are part of the EU’s Energy Performance of [...]
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Posted Top five tips to get your home ready for the colder weather
CHECKING the gutters and looking out for missing tiles should be top of any homeowners’ to-do list this autumn – before temperatures get any colder. Taking advantage of the slightly warmer [...]
Save money this autumn with top energy saving tricks
TACKLING draughts and turning down the thermostat could save money and cut household bills as the colder temperatures begin to bite. Turning down the heating dial by just one degree can save [...]
Increase floor space to improve your home’s value
ADDING a loft conversion and creating extra floor space can add as much as 20 per cent to the value of a property. A past survey from Nationwide Building Society shows that building an extension [...]
Want a healthy home? Don’t ignore damp in the bathroom
POORLY ventilated bathrooms could be linked to a number of health problems so it is important to take action to minimise the effects of damp and mould. The fact is that if condensation is [...]
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Posted Top tips for creating a healthy home
CHANGING the shower curtain regularly, taking off shoes when coming into the house and ensuring a property is properly ventilated are just some of the top tips for creating a healthy home. [...]
Poorly insulated homes are like ‘energy colanders’
POOR insulation and inadequate energy efficiency measures mean that many older homes are like ‘energy colanders’ that leak heat and drain money. According to the latest figures from the English [...]
Make the most of your space with a home office loft conversion
SELF EMPLOYMENT is soaring and more people than ever before are looking at ways to convert their previously unused loft space into a home office. IPSE, the Association of Independent [...]