Heating
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18 ways to make a period home energy efficient
Make your period property warmer and cut down on the cost of energy bills with these effective solutions, from quick and easy ideas to long-term investments
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Underfloor heating: the complete guide to in-floor heating
Thinking of installing underfloor heating? From costs to installation methods, industry experts respond to your burning questions on UFH
By Paula Woods •
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Heat your home: central heating, radiators, stoves, fireplaces and underfloor heating
Old houses often have outdated and ineffective heating systems. Renovation expert Michael Holmes advises on the potential costs, and how to modernise yours while making your home more energy efficient at the same time
By Michael Holmes •
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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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How to warm up your home this winter with underfloor heating
Discover the benefits of underfloor heating and create a cosy, comfortable home as temperatures outside plummet
By Real Homes •
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A guide to underfloor heating in old homes
Discreet, effective and comfortable underfoot, warm water pipes and electric mats hidden beneath the floor can be an ideal solution for period properties. Roger Hunt offers a guide to the different systems
By Roger Hunt •
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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
By Helaine Clare •
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Guide to choosing a woodburner
Your guide to the benefits and latest technology, plus choosing the right woodburner design for your home and budget
By Sine Fleet •
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How to add a working fireplace or stove
Includes advice on what to consider when choosing your fireplace, choosing a surround, fitting a woodburner or multifuel stove and tips on fire safety
By Paula Woods •
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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
By Laura Crombie •
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How to use a woodburner
Find out the best way to light your woodburner, plus which type of wood you should choose for different results, and how you should be seasoning your own logs
By Rachel Crow •
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Fitting underfloor heating in a Victorian terraced house
Interior stylist and blogger Maxine Brady shares the latest stage of her home renovation project – installing underfloor heating
By Maxine Brady •
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Diary of my central heating installation
Replacing a dated central heating system was guest blogger Maxine Brady’s first major home renovation project – here’s how she got on
By Maxine Brady •
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Choosing your heating system
Should you opt for radiators, underfloor heating, a wood-burning stove, or an alternative solution? Decide which is best for your home with this essential guide
By Sarah Warwick •
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Top 6 radiator trends
Hang a stylish design on your wall, from the sophisticated to the standout
By Sarah Warwick •
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Guide to Vinyl Underfloor Heating
By Alice Sullivan •
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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
By Jacob Ingram •
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All about heating: knowing your system
In the first instalment of this new three-part series, learn what to consider before upgrading and investing in new heating
By Sine Fleet •
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Retro-Fit Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating (UFH) is an energy efficient way of heating rooms, and can be a replacement for radiators which are inefficient and take up a lot of room. Wet UFH is being installed in a lot of new homes as a way of heating them efficiently whilst giving the homeowner freedom to furnish.
By Real Homes Magazine •
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Fire surrounds: a buyer’s guide
Create a focal point with a well-chosen fire surround
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Smart meters: are they worth it?
Thinking of upgrading your heating system with the latest monitoring device? Take a closer look at the benefits
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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
By Sine Fleet •
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The Advantages of Heating with Gas
This article focusses on the comparison between gas fires and traditional open log burning fires rather than higher efficiency log burning stoves.
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Manage your heating with Wave Smart Control
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What to do if your boiler breaks down
Follow this helpful advice for a fast and easy solution
By Sine Fleet •
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Insulation questions answered
Discover the most effective insulation for your home, making it more comfortable and energy efficient – as well as saving you money
By Sine Fleet •
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Essential advice: is your boiler safe?
Jon Phillips from Baxi offers some simple advice to make sure you and your family stay safe from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning
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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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Property wishlist: Warming underfloor heating
Keep your home warm all year round by installing underfloor heating
By Sarah Warwick •
