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Not all insulation is the same. Builders will use synthetic materials that will keep you warm, but not cool. Natural materials will do both.

Thinking of having a heat pump? Then you need to learn how to use it. Homeowners can be part of the problem if heat pumps don't work well enough.

It’s tempting to be put off by the horror stories that appear on social media. Four years in, no loo, freezing cold and still finding rot and damp. You know the sort of thing. Fascinating to watch, but stops you ever biting the bullet yourself.   But it doesn’t have to be that way. It is possible to take it one step at a time to suit your appetite for chaos and your budget.   We completed a deep retrofit - finally I’ve seen both sides of the story. We did a combination – biti

Never been to a Panto? It's quintessentially British. Silly in the extreme and great fun. So find yourself a Brit and get them to take you in 2026

How to know my house will be warm with a heat pump? Make sure you find an experienced, confident installer

The builder won't tell you how to make your home more comfortable and cheaper to run, because they don't know themselves. This book gives you a head start, so you can question the builder and get the home you need.

The trick is to look for materials that can do both jobs – warm in winter and cool in summer. That means they need: ·  High thermal mass - materials take a long time to warm up and cool down, so it smooths out temperatures. (you want them to be slow to respond to temperature) ·  High thermal resistance – how well the material resists the flow of heat (you want it to resist with all it’s might!) ·  High decrement delay – length of time it takes for temperature outside to be r

You can now get a grant for an air to air heat pump for your home. Smaller, cheaper to install and saving you money. Well worth a look.

Most people don't realise that the wrong insulation can cause condensation and mould. But there are so many choices out there that manage moisture really well. Quick summary here.

Clear your drain pipes of leaves so water doesn't drip down your walls and make them cold.

It has to be a scam No 10 Downing Street invites Mrs Judith Leary-Royce to a breakfast meeting for content creators. There will be...

I viewed my invite to the Octopus Tech Conference somewhat dubiously. I expected a small event with loads of techies, a number of...