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…
Best Insulation Options for a 1930s Solid Wall House
1930s houses are lovely, aren’t they? You get the character, the solid brickwork, the bay windows, the generous room sizes… and then winter arrives and suddenly the charm feels a little bit draughty. If you live in a 1930s solid…
What’s Actually Using the Most Energy in Your Home?
When your energy bill feels high, it’s easy to blame everything. The lights. The TV. The kettle. The phone chargers. That one plug socket you’re convinced is somehow draining half the National Grid. But the truth is usually much simpler.…
Do Solar Batteries Make Sense for UK Homes in 2026?
If you already have solar panels on your home, or you are thinking about getting them installed in the UK in 2026, there is a good chance you have also come across the idea of adding a solar battery. And…
Are Green Levies Really the Reason Your Energy Bills Are So High?
Why this question keeps coming up If your energy bills still feel painfully high, it is only natural to want a clear reason why. And that is probably why the “green levies” argument keeps cropping up. It sounds simple enough.…
Should You Move House or Improve Your Home?
There is a phrase that keeps popping up in home improvement conversations right now: improve, don’t move. And honestly, it makes sense. A lot of homeowners are looking around at the cost, hassle and uncertainty of moving house and thinking,…
Does Where You Live Change How You Retrofit?
Absolutely, Here’s What You Need to Know… When most people think about making their home more energy efficient, adding insulation, switching to a heat pump, installing solar panels they tend to focus on the what. What measures are available? What…