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Calling all builders: The way we build now is no longer fit for purpose and you don't seem to realise this. Homeowners need you to adapt to the needs of the changing climate so our homes are liveable in cold and heat. It's not OK that people have to move out of their homes when the weather is hot because the builder has used the standard synthetic insulation

How we can reduce our footprint on a day to day basis and become more resilient into the bargain. Living beyond the petrochemical industry leads to great health and ease. So give it a go and see where you get to.

I soon realised. Their talent was so natural they took it for granted. They assumed anyone could do it, so dismissed it as anything useful. Core talent is:

My journey to being a content creator in service of the climate, with the main focus of helping people make their homes energy efficient

Do we expect to live in a cold home in the UK? Do we even know we can be warm without breaking the bank. This blog tells how this can be achieved in any home.

There are awards and then there are awards. This one took me completely by surprise and, to be honest, I think it’s only just sinking in. The Built List has been put together by LMC, a PR agency specifically for the Built environment: ‘The Built List 2026 spotlights 100 of these influential individuals. They are the change makers, innovators, thought leaders, campaigners and advocates who are passionate about addressing the industry’s current challenges and priorities.’

We’ve had our heat pump for four years. It’s worked fine and we’ve been saving 75% of our energy usage – so nothing to complain about there. As far we knew, all was as it should be. Sure, there were cool patches in the day, but it was so much better than our house had been for the past 43 years, who were we to complain? We knew next to nothing about heat pumps, so assumed this was to be expected. We didn’t know what we didn’t know and we had no idea of the questions to ask.

Fed up of prices rising at the petrol pump? Then consider an EV and solar and let the stress melt away.

Would you rather live with mould than bear the mess of renovation? There are pro's and con's to both, find out more here

Do your homework before accepting a quote from any builder. Study the quote carefully - the fewer surprises the better

Condensation and mould is a big problem in many homes. Keeping the air moving is one of the main ways to reduce it and live more comfortably. Find out how to do this, both as a tenant and a homeowner.

Heat pump installation is one of the main reasons they don't work. First step - getting the heat calculation correct. Find out what happened to us, so you can learn from our mistakes.