As house renovation costs play a big part in determining how much work can be done, we've put together a guide to help you stay within your means
How much does energy cost? With the introduction of the new Energy Price Cap on 1st January 2025, the average cost of each unit of energy has now increased to 24.86p per kWh for electricity and has increased to 6.34p per kWh for gas. The average daily standing charges have seen a very...
The Energy Saving Trust found that draught proofing your windows and doors could save you around £35 a year.[7] A quarter of heat is lost through the roof in an uninsulated home. Making sure your loft is insulated can make a big difference and could save you as much as £180 a ...
These are windows that are set into a roof or ceiling. Installing a Velux window is a popular choice for bringing natural light and ventilation into spaces like lofts. The loft window installation cost can vary widely depending on several factors, such as the size and design of the window,...
There’s a lot to consider when insulating shed walls. How to make them airtight, moisture control, vapor barrier, wiring and plumbing, and whether to insulate inside or outside or both? Much of the process is similar whether a retrofit or new construction. ...
The first wouldn't make much difference: food supplies the energy your body needs, but it doesn't necessarily make you any warmer right there and then. But putting "clothes" on your house—by insulating it—is actually a very good idea: the more heat insulation you have, the less energy...
When drying, these gels behave much as Jell-O does. They break down into a gooey, messy blob because the liquid in the hydrogel evaporates too quickly for the substance to retain its shape. With each molecule that seeps out, others try to fill the gaps. This causes what's known as ...
Do down sleeping bags lose their loft?They can - down sleeping bags can be less thermally efficient if they’re not looked after properly. When the down gets wet, or if it’s compressed too much too often, the down gets squished. And without the insulating pockets of air in between ...
Last year with escalating costs we used a lot of heated throws and tried to stay in one room as much as possible but it was pretty miserable. It’s starting to get colder and I’m thinking about lower cost options to make things more comfortable this year without our bills going ...
It’s short in the body but not too much, which proportionally makes it easy to wear and pairs effortlessly with most casual items. The only limitation is that the shape reduces the amount of layering you can do. How does the performance compare to a modern down jacket? It depends what...