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.
The Warm Homes Plan released today!
The Warm Homes Plan was officially unveiled this morning as the UK Government’s flagship initiative to transform home energy efficiency, slash energy bills, tackle fuel poverty, and drive progress toward net zero emissions. With a commitment of £15 billion in…
Is it still worth getting EWI installed in 2026?
Over the last 18 months, the retrofit sector — particularly schemes like ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) — became a political hot potato. A damning National Audit Office (NAO) report in late 2025 highlighted systemic failures: 98%…
What Is The Best Type Of External Wall Insulation?
External wall insulation is still one of the most popular ways to insulate a home. It’s perfect for solid wall buildings, where cavity insulation is impossible and internal insulation would mean sacrificing too much space. It’s also a chance to…
What is the best way to draught-proof a chimney?
When we think of fireplaces, we think of them warming us up, not cooling us down. It’s true that fireplaces can be one of the best ways to heat a home. Although burning wood is not the cleanest and certainly…