Earth Day is becoming more and more popular every year, celebrated through activities at school, work or at a local level. But with strict COVID-19 restrictions still likely to be in place on the 22 April this year, you might be wondering how to raise awareness, without breaking the rule of six, travelling too far…
The sun is shining more and more, and maybe you’ve turned the heating down just a bit. It’s raining, it’s sunny, it’s windy and in some parts it might still be snowing. Spring is truly here. Whilst you’re getting excited for the spring, and there is still some time whilst we’re in lockdown, while not…
Smart meters are all the rage currently – it seems like everyone that can get on the queue is getting one. And for a good reason – when the smart meter is installed and set up correctly you can monitor your gas and electricity usage and make conscious decisions on how to use it economically.…
Staying at home has been the norm this year. As our life has been exclusively concentrated between the walls of the house, our habits have changed as well. From more exercising at home and queues for the shower to more home cooking – we have been using our space to the maximum. But did you…
There’s nothing more magical than waking up to the bright light of a snowy day! It certainly reminds us of childhood and simpler times full of joy! But as an adult, running a household, snow can mean tonnes of problems, from frozen condensate pipes to the central heating not working. If you’re wondering how to…
There is nothing like waking up on a chilly Saturday morning, the winter sun is peeking through the windows and the alarm is off. You get out of bed, and then you realise – it’s cold! You crank up the thermostat, run to the shower, and … there is no hot water. And then it…
With the temperatures dropping down rapidly, and our snuggly coats finally out of the dark closet, it’s time to admit it – the winter is almost here. You might have turned the central heating on already, or trying to brave it until the latest possible moment but one thing is certain, we all dread seeing…
The cosy jumpers, waterproof wellies and raincoats are out and what your thermostat says is true – it’s officially time to welcome boiler season. Let’s admit it, if you haven’t turned the heating on yet, you either love cold feet and hands, or you live in the North. Some of us however, will inevitably experience…
If you have a water meter rising water bills are a common issue as the weather gets warmer and the children come home from university. But this year households across the UK have had a third reason to worry about the cost of water – the Coronavirus lockdown. With entire families self-isolating together, it is…
The government plans to phase out gas heating and force new-built homes to use alternative, greener heating solutions have been known in the industry for at least a couple of years now. The Committee of Climate change has confirmed that by 2025 no new homes will be connected to the gas grid, and developers will…