What kind of energy saver are you?
We’ve all got our own reasons for wanting to save energy. For some people it’s a smart move because it’s a way…
Dealing with damp at home
Figures from the English Housing Survey show 4% of the estimated 23 million households in England had rising damp or other damp…
Top five tips to save energy in the kitchen
In studies of household energy use, there’s a clear correlation between the size of the household and the amount of energy used.
How to be energy efficient online
Government statistics show 90% of households have internet access, with smartphone usage being the most popular way to access the internet.
Shedding new light on halogen bulb phase-out
Time’s nearly up for halogen lighting – with all but a few types of the gas-based bulb scheduled for phase-out on 1…
A new energy efficiency standard for social housing in England
We brought together the social housing sector for a round table on how their homes could meet a planned new government energy…
Getting the best from energy efficient lighting in your hall
In this lighting series, we talk to lighting designer Graham Festenstein about the approaches to take in the entrance area of your…
Dryer costs tumble as technologies improve
New figures show that picking the top-rated A+++ tumble dryer models can save you more than £750 in running costs over their…
Getting the most from energy efficient lighting in your bedroom
In previous blogs we’ve explored the living room and kitchen and dining areas. In this latest instalment we move on to the…
Getting the best from energy efficient lighting in your kitchen
In the third part of our blog series on creating attractive effects using energy efficient lighting with designer Graham Festenstein, we move…