This time of year is often associated with higher energy consumption as the temperatures drop and the heating gets turned up, but making small changes can mean a more eco friendly home that stays warmer for longer and requires less electricity to power it.
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Taking action to improve your home’s energy efficiency will save you money and lead to a better lifestyle. With some simple changes your home will require less heating, cooling and have a better climate for day-to-day life. We show you how.
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Conservatories, boilers and new windows will now open homeowners up to a green bartering system. Basically if a home owner wants to build a conservatory they will first have to improve their home’s energy efficiency in return for planning permission.
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Hose pipe bans have now been enforced with more than 20 million people affected in southern and eastern England. But there are eco solutions which allow you to water the garden without breaking the hose pipe ban.
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More than 3.8 million homes across the country have a conservatory or summer house yet many are not built to be energy efficient. While these summer houses are highly used they also cause high heating and cooling bills for homeowners.
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One of the most essential DIY jobs at this time of year is winter-proofing your home. Not only are household emergencies costly, but they’re also stressful! Thankfully there are plenty of easy DIY steps you can take to protect your home from bad weather.
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Now there is no excuse not to insulate to save money and energy this winter. Npower have launched a scheme offering savvy DIY experts loft insulation for just £1 a roll from npower's partner Build Center, with free delivery and online help.
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