How to Keep Your House Warm in Winter
When your home feels cold, the obvious answer is to turn the heating up. And sometimes, that is exactly what you need to do. Nobody should be sitting in a home that feels uncomfortable just to save a few pounds.…
Is Your Home Ready for Winter?
Only a few weeks ago, much of the UK was thinking about how to keep cool. Now September has arrived and before long the conversation will inevitably turn to heating, draughts and how much it is going to cost to…
When Is the Next UK Heatwave? What to Expect and How to Prepare
When temperatures start to rise, one question inevitably follows: when is the next UK heatwave? Unfortunately, there isn’t a fixed heatwave calendar. Heatwaves develop as a result of particular weather patterns, and forecasts become less certain the further into the…
Does insulation keep your home cool in summer?
The summer of 2026 has once again put the way UK homes cope with hot weather firmly under the spotlight. Traditionally, we think about energy efficiency in terms of keeping our homes warm and cutting winter heating bills. But as…
How Much Does External Wall Insulation Cost in the UK in 2026?
External wall insulation can make a cold, solid-walled home warmer, more comfortable and less expensive to heat. It can also renew the exterior of a property without reducing the amount of space inside. However, it is one of the more…
Why Is My House So Hot Upstairs in Summer?
If you’ve ever walked upstairs on a warm day in the UK and felt like you’ve stepped into a completely different climate, you’re not imagining it. Several homeowners with external wall insulation have noticed that downstairs felt noticeably cooler and…
Heat Pumps Won’t Save You Money – But Insulation Will
Having spent the best part of twenty years in the energy sector – starting out in energy consulting at IBM, moving across to The GreenAge, and now at EWI Store – I’ve watched a long parade of ‘game-changing’ technologies march…
Why Is My House Damp Even in Summer?
Damp isn’t just a winter problem When most people think about damp, they picture cold January mornings, condensation running down windows, and clothes struggling to dry indoors. So it can come as a surprise when signs of damp start appearing…
What Do Rising Energy Prices Actually Mean for Your Home in 2026?
Energy bills are still a worry for a lot of households. Even when the increase sounds small on paper, it can feel very different when it lands on your monthly bill. An extra £10, £20 or £30 a month might…
What Is Thermal Mass? The Hidden Battery Inside Your Home
Most people think a warm home is simply about insulation. Add more of it, and the heat stays in longer. That’s partly true, but it misses something important happening inside the building itself. Your home doesn’t just lose or retain…