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With the winter lockdown, we’re all spending a lot of time in our homes, whether that’s for work or to socialise with friends and family on Zoom. And with the cold weather and snow which has hit many areas of the country this month, it is no surprise that people are whacking up the central … Read more
For some homeowners, making their home more environmentally friendly may be on the to-do list this year. Although small changes can contribute towards this, installing new, sustainable hot water and heating systems can make homes warmer, reduce carbon emissions and lower energy bills. Heating accounts for 20 per cent of UK emissions according to the … Read more
DIY expert reveals how to boost your heating without running up a huge bill by placing TINFOIL behind the radiators Kyle James, runs That Property Guy on TikTok and shared this heating hack Said using radiator reflector foil would reflect radiator heat into a room Instructed to just tape the foil at the back of a … Read more
After we revealed serious flaws in British Gas’s remote heating app…Hive is still not working, say furious users By Laura Shannon, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 GMT, 16 January 2021 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 16 January 2021 Hundreds of customers of smart thermostat provider Hive are demanding their money back after experiencing problems using … Read more
When the nights draw in and cold starts to seep into our homes, how we heat them quickly without it costing a fortune becomes a priority. The vast majority of British homes are run on gas boilers that heat water which is then distributed through a network of radiators. But gas is a fossil fuel … Read more
‘She is having fun!’ Adele’s romance with ‘love interest’ Skepta is ‘heating up’ after they enjoyed a wild night out in east London By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 14:20 GMT, 28 October 2020 | Updated: 14:25 GMT, 28 October 2020 They were spotted having a wild night out in east London last month. And … Read more
Why your house is ruining your wine: Experts reveal modern central heating, double glazing and fridges spoil taste of red AND white Central heating and double glazing are spoiling the taste and smell of red wine Modern fridges cool white wines too much, also ruining their taste and smell Temperature ‘can make an enormous difference … Read more
Turning up the temperature inside buildings could reduce the spread of the coronavirus, scientists suggested in an advice paper to the Government. Minutes from a meeting of the scientific advisory group SAGE showed that experts discussed the idea in May. They said there was ‘moderate’ evidence that the virus would be less able to survive … Read more
Housing market looks set for spring surge as January sees highest level of property sales for two years House transactions were 5.2% higher than in January last year, HMRC said Some 102,810 home sales transactions were recorded last month But the figures reflect sales agreed in September and October as transaction figures only settle after … Read more