Home energy
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Kevin McCloud shares his prediction on how we’ll be powering our homes in the future
The Grand Designs host predicts that these energy-efficient options will rapidly become the norm
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Fancy Matalan paying your heating bills for a whole year? All you have to do is wear a dressing gown
Become Matalan's official Dressing Gown Tester
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How does an EPC rating affect my mortgage?
What is a good EPC rating and how can it affect your mortgage? Here's everything you need to know
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How to calculate a gas bill – a step by step guide
As energy prices rise, here's how to work out what you are spending and why on gas
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Energy Performance Certificates for listed buildings – what are the exemptions?
Did you know that listed buildings are not necessarily exempt from EPCs? For owners, exemption status is crucial
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Homeowners could be given £7,000 to replace their gas boilers thanks to Clean Heat Grant
The Government is offering grants to encourage homeowners to choose eco alternatives
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Energy vampire – we explain what one is and why it could be costing you £6,500
Could this drain on your power supply be costing you a small fortune?
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Renters are missing out on £41m of energy savings because of this one misconception
Renters lost energy savings — Tenants aren't charge of their energy savings because of this costly misconception. And they're missing out on millions.
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Ofgem reveals plans to remove gas central boilers from all households by 2050
How will it affect you?
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MoneySuperMarket reveals why you should switch energy tariff now to save £100s
A silver lining amidst the national emergency
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Could your boiler be putting your families lives at risk?
Is your boiler check-up over due?
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New build homes in these areas be footing a higher energy bill than older homes for this shocking reason
Research reveals the areas where new flats are less energy efficient than their older counterparts
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Did you know that fans can help keep us warmer in winter?
Not many people would think to get the fans out BUT, if you want your heating to do better this winter, you may want to read on...
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Avoid Christmas heating disasters at home with these top tips
Mass boiler breakdowns are predicted this week as freezing temperatures hit the UK. We asked British Gas for its top tips to avoid heating disasters before the big day
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Ikea thinks it can save you more than £500 a year
Its new solar batteries store unused electricity from solar panels, so you can use it at a later date and save hundreds on your energy bills
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How to install a water butt and other ways to recycle water for your garden
Make the most of summer showers and keep your plants looking lush by installing a water butt in your garden. Here's what you need to know before you buy...
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Enjoy a wander around this beautiful bespoke eco home
Chy Lyn is a fabulous eco house that's as stylish as it is smart
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9 things only AGA owners know to be true
Because an Aga is for life, not just for Christmas
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The north-south heating divide – who likes their homes warmer?
The answer might surprise you
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Switch your energy deal by the end of this month or risk missing out on savings of over £300
Don't get caught out overpaying for gas and electricity
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How much does moving a boiler cost? An expert breakdown on what to budget
Find out how much moving your boiler will set you back and why it's well worth the investment
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September heatwave survival guide - our top 5 tips for keeping cool
If your home is baking, check out our easy go-to methods of keeping the temperature down
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Experts are warning of an energy price hike in October, increasing millions' bills by over £100
Recent research predicts an Ofgem energy price hike to come into effect this autumn
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People are freezing hot water bottles to help them sleep in the heatwave - but is it safe?
It's a simple hack to help you drift off, but you need to be careful
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Are you using your fan all-wrong? Expert reveals the correct fan position to keep a room cool
Disclaimer: you will need two fans
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Homeowners warned of potential boiler dangers – why you shouldn’t ignore your boiler during the summer
Boiler faults not only increase your energy bills but are a risk to your health, experts warn
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Five signs your boiler is about to break - don't get caught out this winter with a huge repair bill
Is your boiler showing any of these five signs? Check now and save yourself a fortune fixing it
