Lockdown seems to be coming to an end (at least for a little while). With everyone going back to the new normal, most of us are going to be out. But chances are a lot of us will still want to stay close to home. It may be that our office is now in our […]
There’s nothing quite like that feeling of turning on the shower and standing underneath it only to find that the water is freezing cold. It’s even worse if the weather is cold outside. If you’ve gone to turn your hot tap on and no hot water has come out, then it may not be something […]
Spring is the time of year that represents new life. Trees that have lost their leaves during the winter months start to get them back. Flowers begin to blossom and there are plenty of baby rabbits to be seen in the fields of the countryside. Spring officially starts today. It is generally known as the […]
Back in 2016, the leading UK energy suppliers began their task to roll out smart meters. The plan was to install a smart meter in every home in the UK by the year 2020. Unfortunately that target wasn’t met, so it has been extended to 2025. Up until 2018, energy suppliers installed more than 8.5 […]
Eco-friendly homes are available for everyone, and one of the key components of this is the smart thermostat. These clever little devices are able to control your hot water and central heating in a much more efficient way than conventional thermostats. There are a number of different smart thermostats out there, all with their own […]
A thermostat is designed to allow you to control your central heating and hot water systems. This is so that you can run them in a more energy-efficient way. However according to the latest research, many of us are making some costly mistakes when using our thermostats. Here are the most common mistakes that people […]
On the whole, the temperature at which people are most comfortable is subjective. You probably know that one person who has such a hot house that you have to make sure you dress for summer whenever you visit. On the other hand, you probably also know someone else who keeps their home so cold that […]
Your central heating is an important aspect for both you and your home. When it comes to keeping your home warm and your water hot, an efficient boiler is a vital factor. Although buying a new boiler isn’t something that you do very often, there are many ways that you could benefit from a newer […]
Households in the UK are becoming increasingly ‘smarter’ with the use of gadgets. These gadgets allow you to control normal daily tasks such as switching on lights via your smartphone or voice. Thanks to devices such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home, voice control is now pretty much considered the normal. It’s how many people […]
Before the invention of the modern boiler, people relied on wood and coal fires in order to supply them with hot water and heat their homes. This was a lot of work. It meant lighting, tending to and cleaning a fire in every room that you wanted to be comfortable in. Today this would be […]