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Getting a thermostat with a timer can help save a lot of of energy. Image:Thinkstock

Call for rethink of way we heat our homes

Engineering experts warn that installing kit like solar panels and heat pumps is not enough and may even cost more if badly done.

According to a recent survey a quarter of people never get their boiler serviced.

Boiler advice video: Are you wasting money?

Winter approaching? Yes it is. Check out our boiler advice video. It might help you save on that energy bill.

Biomass heating is a far more environmentally friendly long term option than using fossil fuels.

Wood fuelled heating – a solution to rising energy bills?

Struggling with rising energy bills? Biomass heating could be the answer.

Heating may not be an option for some if energy prices rises continue Photo:Thinkstock

Energy prices close to leaving a third in cold

A third of households may be forced to turn off their heating if energy bills continue to rise, according to new uSwitch.com research.

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Brits 'can't be bothered' to insulate their homes

Households are missing out on an average saving of £390 per year by not having cavity walls and lofts insulated.

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Homeowners can apply for eco-heating funding

The Government is to provide funding to help towards the cost of installing renewable heating systems through the Energy Saving Trust.

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Boiler repair costs Brits £400m a year

Homeowners typically fork out over £250 when their heating breaks down. Could a replacement boiler be cheaper in the long run?

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Homeowners urged to choose tradesmen carefully

Registered plumbers can offer "value added" services - but they'd better keep their vans shiny if they want to get work.

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Online packages save £229 a year in energy bills

Despite the money they could save, just one in ten UK families currently use an online energy plan.

Leaking pipes in the home

Burst pipes could dampen festive cheer

Plumbing should be checked regularly during the colder months, as pipes freeze and thaw, threatening homes and property, insurers warn.

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Winter heating bills a worry for 7 in 10 Brits

More than half of all UK homeowners are dreading the moment when their winter gas and electricity bills drop through the door.

The Heatkeeper could save you 20% on your heating bills

Save up to 20% on your heating costs

With more snow expected this week, aboutproperty's pick of the week is a device which could cut your heating bills by 20 per cent.

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A guide to finding the right kitchen sink

When redesigning a kitchen or giving the room a makeover, it is important not to forget about the less obvious aspects of the space. Kitchen sinks are an essential fitting, but often overlooked, despite the fact there is a wide choice of styles available.

Useful tips to help find a flat in London

Looking for flats in London can be a frustrating process, given the capital's size, demand for rental accommodation and varying prices. It is vital, therefore, that you do plenty of research and act quickly to ensure you get the place that you want.

What do you need to consider when buying a mattress?

If you looking for a new mattress, you need to get the decision right, as getting it wrong could impact on your overall health and wellbeing. As well as comfort and size, you also need to consider other points, such as any health issues you may have.