Should I get a green roof?
A green roof is a roof of a building, which is covered with vegetation – think of the kids’ programme ‘Teletubbies’. The popularity of green roofs have increased dramatically over the past few years due to the perceived environmental and…
DIY over the May Bank Holiday!
DIY this Bank holiday Celebrity DIY expert Tommy Walsh has pulled together some top tips to get people through the bank holiday weekend after stats showed that 45% of Britain’s homeowners will spend the extra day making improvements to their homes,…
The EGO Smart WiFi Socket – TheGreenAge Review
The latest product that we have tried and tested here is the EGO smartphone WiFi socket. This device allows you to control a plug socket remotely using your phone or tablet. Initially I thought the WiFi socket would have pretty…
Top 10 Home Energy Wasting Sins
We have spoken a lot about some of the best ways to cut energy use, but what are some of the bad things you do that maybe you hadn’t noticed? Here we run through some of the top home energy wasting sins.…
What’s the best way to heat a holiday home?
Heating a holiday home when no one is living there is pretty wasteful. There is no point pumping out the heat all winter if you only use the place in summer! However, it is really important to not let your pipes…
How should I heat my hot water?
We have covered your home heating options extensively over the years, but here we are going to have a look at the options you have for your hot water. Boiler For those with a gas boiler, heating your water this way…
What is an average energy usage?
It is very easy to stare at your energy bills and have your eyes glaze over. What exactly is normal consumption for a home? What is the average cost for your energy bills? I have had so many people ask…
How to get the most out of Uswitch
The internet has completely changed the way we shop for things, and energy is no different. Nowadays you can go to a whole raft of price comparison sites to find which is cheapest, and usually you will find a great…
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…