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Can you insulate a Victorian house?


How to overcome the challenges of making a Victorian house more energy efficient Wondering how to insulate a Victorian house? You need to understand the practicalities, when it comes to insulating older buildings. If you're one of the millions of people living in a Victorian house, here’s what you need to know about the challenges and potential pitfalls of insulating your home; and how to overcome them. Insulation: Vict

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Facts vs Fiction: The real energy-saving tips and hacks

When it comes to saving energy, there are more than a few old wives tales in circulation...

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How to remove mould and damp: 11 things you need to know

Mould and damp are an unwelcome problem in the home. Here are our expert-backed tips to tackle them.

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Spring cleaning tips – chemical-free, pet-safe and raise cash

How to get your home sparkling with natural products that won't upset your pets - and make some money in the process.

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5 tell-tale signs that your boiler needs replacing

Don't get caught without heating this winter – these red flags could indicate that your boiler is on its way out

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The best bamboo furniture and homeware products

Here’s why your home – and the planet – needs more bamboo

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How to insulate a Victorian house

Six ways you can insulate a Victorian house, from loft down to floors

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How to make radiators more efficient

From bleeding and cleaning them, to installing smart valves, there are a number of simple yet effective ways to make your radiators work more efficiently

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What is a heat pump and how does it work?

Heat pumps are all over the news, with the government keen to push people towards this eco-frie...

By David Ludlow

Boiler Upgrade Scheme increases heat pump grants to £7,500

As of 23 October, UK households can apply for a grant of £7,500 to install a heat pump. This i...

By Madeline Bennett

Energy bills could rise again to stop suppliers going bust

Energy bills could rise by £17 per household to prevent energy companies from going out of bus...

By Madeline Bennett

Energy price cap – how to run your home appliances more efficiently

Thanks to a change in the energy price cap, the annual bill for a...

By Madeline Bennett

5 ways to save on energy bills while working from home

Working from home means using more energy, especially over the cooler months when you need to put the lights on, keep yo...

By Becca Green