Home & energy
My dog hates underfloor heating, but I really want it in our extension – is there a way to keep everyone happy?
When under‑floor heating is zoned and kept at moderate temperatures, it is more beneficial than harmful for dogs, especially older ones with joint pain. The…
Home & energy
Nobody has successfully claimed a £2500 government grant for air conditioning under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The £2,500 air‑to‑air heat‑pump grant is currently a benefit that homeowners should ignore in their budgeting because the lack of accredited installers makes the…
Home & energy
Royal estates rent out homes that fail to meet legal energy efficiency standards
The £3,500 ceiling that landlords quote as the “cost of compliance” is an anchoring illusion – the Boiler Upgrade Scheme now offers grants of £7,500 for air‑source…
Home & energy
When will plug-in solar panels be available to buy in the UK? This is everything we know so far
Plug-in solar panels are a poor primary investment for UK households compared to basic thermal efficiency upgrades. The low watt output of a balcony system cannot…