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…
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…
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,…
Solar panels in 2026: are they finally worth it for UK homes?
The short answer? For most homeowners, yes, emphatically Solar panels have had a reputation problem. For years, they were the thing that made financial sense on paper but took forever to pay back in practice. The maths was always slightly…
Why Heat Pumps Won’t Save You Money Without Proper Insulation
Heat pumps may not lower your heating bills without proper home insulation. Upgrades to lofts, walls and windows improve efficiency and reduce running costs.