Storing electricity produced from your solar panels
Solar PV has never been as attractive as it is now. Prices are at an all time low, the feed-in tariff is making the payback excellent and the cost of mains electricity is still going up. Whilst solar generation technology…
Smart Homes Scheme – £6,000 Grants for SWI
[Update: This scheme has now ended. For the latest information on available funding, contact your local council.] Smart Home Scheme Grants of £6,000 for SWI The new GDHIF scheme has just been announced offering grants of up to £4,000 for solid…
Magnetic Secondary Glazing and Fire Safety
What is magnetic secondary glazing? Magnetic secondary glazing specifically is glazing that is fixed to your existing window frame and provides a movable solution that can be easily taken on or off the windows. Magnetic secondary glazing is therefore a…
Heating your home allergy-free with infrared
Unfortunately for those of us who are allergic to dust, allergies can go on for 12 months of the year. It is really hard to avoid as well, as every home, even the cleanest, will have some dust and dust…
Can I get free cavity wall insulation in rural areas?
If you live in an urban area, you have probably had someone knock on your door and offer you free cavity wall and loft insulation. If you live out in the country, it is sometimes easy to be out of…
Sustainable Building Materials for Self Build Homes
Self building is becoming increasingly popular recently, for a multitude of reasons. At the same time, people are becoming much more environmentally conscious, and with a big project like a self build, people want to make sure the home you…
Should I get a stove fan?
It’s now winter; all of the lights are already on at 4:30 and we have started to rely on the central heating. One comfort I have is that once I get home, I can put my feet up and feel the…
Protect the elderly and vulnerable from the cold this winter!
Protecting the elderly and vulnerable from a cold home Cold weather can be dangerous for everyone; in a typical winter 25,000 elderly and vulnerable people die as a direct result of the cold weather, with further deaths resulting from the…
Do radiator reflectors work?
Radiator reflectors work on a very simple principle. You radiator radiates heat both into the room, and into the wall behind it. That heat can simply be lost to the outside, especially if you have thin single skin walls. Reflectors…
Top ten ways to save water
If you have a water meter, or are just keen to do your bit for the environment, saving water is really important. We have just had the driest September on record, and despite a wet year last year, there is…