Heating
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How to clean a woodburning stove
It’s important to give your woodburning or solid fuel stove a maintenance check every year to clean it, repair any rust spots, touch up the paintwork and order new parts. Helaine Clare shows the essential things to fix in her eight-step project
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How to heat your home: from central heating, radiators, stoves, fireplaces to underfloor heating
Updating your heating system to stay warmer while spending less? Want to know which system’s best for a new home? Get the lowdown on central heating, stoves, fireplaces and other alternatives
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16 ways to make an old home more energy efficient
Make your house warmer and cut down on the cost of energy bills with these effective solutions, from quick and easy ideas to long-term investments
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How to reopen a hidden fireplace
Many renovators are lucky enough to uncover an original fireplace in the process of working on their home. Here is how to reinstate a covered fireplace
By Natasha Brinsmead •
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Radiators: the best designs, models and fuel types
A hard-working essential for the vast number of homes, radiators can be fab as well as functional. Get the lowdown on choosing the right model and check out the latest looks
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Boilers – an essential guide
OK, it’s not sexy, but it is vital. Get in the know about your boiler, and stay warm, clean and safe. You can’t say much better than that!
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How to bleed a radiator
Over time, air can build up in your heating system, which will stop it from working efficiently. Here's a step-by-step guide to bleeding a radiator to release the trapped air
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Essential guide to choosing a stove
After the authenticity of a wood-burning stove or multi-fuel model, or the convenience of gas or electricity? Whichever stove you want, our guide has what you need to know
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Old-fashioned energy-saving tips (plus the odd clever new product) are still best for trimming your heating bills
Keeping warm while driving heating costs down is all about using traditional methods. But modern tech can help, too
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The best electric fireplaces: wall-mounted and freestanding
Whether you want one for the nostalgic feel without the faff, or for peace of mind; an electric fireplace is an increasingly sought-after solution for warmth and ambience at home
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The best indoor heaters
If you're feeling the chill, it's time you started searching for your newest winter-time companion: a handy, portable, indoor heater that offers control and comfort wherever you put it in the house...
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Can an eco heating system save you money?
We explain the benefits of eco heating systems and how they can save you money. We look at solar heating, air source heat pumps and wood-fuelled heating systems
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10 reasons why you need a smart thermostat
Upgrade your heating system with a smart thermostat, you'll save money (and the planet)
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Woodburning stoves not to blame for poor air quality, says manufacturer
ESSE claims quality wood produces minimal emissions as government cracks down on pollutants
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Can I use vinyl flooring with underfloor heating
As more and more of us opt for underfloor heating in our homes, we might question which flooring types are best suited and the good news is vinyl flooring (in it's many forms) is a good match
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How to save money by switching energy supplier
Could you save money by switching energy supplier? And if so, just how do you go about it? Follow our easy, step-by-step guide to get the best energy deal
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Check your gas appliances this Gas Safety Week
Keep your family safe from the dangers of gas this winter, by taking measures before the cold sets in
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Fire surrounds: a buyer’s guide
Create a focal point with a well-chosen fire surround
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Essential guide to solar panels
Before investing in this eco-friendly solar panels, consider your home’s location and research the latest money-making incentives
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How to avoid illegal gas engineers this winter
Keep your boiler safe this winter with advice on choosing a gas engineer from B&ES
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5 tips to stay gas safe
Make sure the gas appliances in your home are safe with this five point plan
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How energy-efficient is your home?
Discover easy ways to reduce your utility bills this winter with expert tips from experienced renovator Michael Holmes. Includes advice on boiler maintenance and insulation.
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At last, all of us will be upgraded to a Smart Meter
Are you one of the lucky few to have a meter yet? No, me neither. But all of us will have one soon. The government mandate is to have all 53 million homes across England, Scotland and Wales with a smart meter as standard by 2020.
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What to do if your water pipes burst
With a dramatic drop in temperature this January, attention turns to ensuring your property is well equipped to deal with potential hazards. According to Autostopcock, water damage due to burst pipes causes costs us over £2 billion a year plus loss of income if a family needs to move while repairs are made.
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Econergy Systems
Does your conservatory get too hot during the Summer and too cold during the Winter? Econergy Systems can prevent this from happening.
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