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How to work out the running cost of your heating

Understanding and working out your energy costs can be a complicated endeavour. For a truly accurate cost analysis, a whole slew of variables come into play such as the quality of your insulation, the location of your property, the power usage of your energy system and your supplier’s tariff rate. It’s easy to become lost in this labyrinthine maze of technical jargon while you conduct your research, but in most instances, the average person won’t need to go into this level of depth when making their calculations. If you want to know how to work out the running cost of your heating, we’ve made straightforward instructions that are simple to put into practise and could help you make a more informed purchase for your next appliance.

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Electric Radiator Reviews: What To Look For

You may already have a fairly good idea of what you’re looking for if you’re going to purchase an electric radiator. Knowing what size or wattage you need beforehand is usually the first step to making your decision so all that’s left is to narrow down your list of possibilities to the product which will tick most, if not all, your boxes. Here are some of the main aspects you should be taking into consideration – it may even help to write down a list of keywords that could help you in your search.

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Autumn and Health: Our Top Wellness Tips

Autumn is a wonderful transitional season where we start to see the back of summer and move towards cosy nights in, woolly jumpers and the glorious changing of the leaves. As the days get shorter and the temperature takes a dip, Autumn can start to affect our health in varying ways. Nobody likes getting sick but with a little bit of care, you’ll be able to dodge most of the pitfalls of the colder months.

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What is the best temperature for offices?

Should you realise life-long career aspirations in becoming the resident DJ of your office thermostat, be warned that one faces an uphill struggle selecting temperatures which win the hearts and minds of all your work colleagues. There appears no end in sight in this deeply divided ideological battle for the perfect office temperature.

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Has electricity improved our lives?

Jump in your time machine to travel back a few hundred years and you’ll encounter a world where electricity was non-existent in human society. Skip back to the present and it seems impossible to live without it. That’s quite a leap for a relatively short period in mankind’s history, and it shows just how far we’ve integrated electricity into the everyday running of modern society.

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5 easy hacks for super stylish conservatory interior design

Just had a new conservatory built and in need of some design inspiration? Or perhaps you're looking to update and refresh the décor of your existing conservatory? Whatever you're looking to do, we're here to give you some quick, easy and stylish interior design ideas, that are sure to make your conservatory the most beautiful room in the house.

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How to get planning permission for an extension

Do you have a home extension on your mind, but find yourself feeling confused by all the planning permission malarkey? Don't worry, we all are - but it's less hassle than you think when you break it down into nice easy steps, which is exactly what we've done!

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8 Common Myths About Efficiency Debunked

How do you, as a consumer, know what’s really efficient and what’s not? Looking at forums can be a good place to start – as a general rule, the most reliable source of information on household products are people who a) have actually used them and b) are not paid to endorse them! However, forums can also be a rich breeding ground for myths and misconceptions. To set the record straight and arm you with the knowledge you need to make an informed choice when you shop, we decided to investigate 8 of the most common myths about energy efficiency.

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Living without mains gas: is it economical?

When you start looking for properties in remote locations, you’ll quickly notice one thing: the more remote the location, the less likely it is that your dream home will be connected to mains gas. But how much of a problem is this? And should it stop you from making that dream move?

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How to hide an electric radiator

Central heating radiators have played an iconic part in some of this century’s most memorable interior design trends. Unfortunately, it can be a little more difficult to customise electric radiators. They can’t be painted because paint can leak into the wiring; they can’t be covered because the thermostat won’t work properly. However, there are still plenty of ways to help your electric radiator blend into your interior design - check out our top five tips.

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