When winter strikes, all we want is to snuggle on the sofa and melt into a sanctuary of cosiness and warmth inside our homes. Unfortunately, the anticipated heating bill often puts us off from blasting the heating on and being comfortable.Here is how to save money on heating without freezing to death. Lower your thermostat…
Experiencing a boiler breakdown is never a pleasant occasion, especially during winter! However, thankfully you can easily avoid problems with your central heating by scheduling an annual boiler service. But what exactly does this involve? We’ve put together a checklist of everything you may need to know ahead of your next boiler service appointment. What…
It should come as no surprise that property energy ratings across British homes are being heavily scrutinised – ‘sustainability’ and ‘emissions’ are two words that are never far from conversation within the wider media in the UK. The government has committed to a net zero emissions target domestically and signed into a number of global…
What is Gas Safety Week? Launched in 2021, The Gas Safe Register introduced this annual event to raise awareness of the dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances; known to cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning. The Gas Safe initiative also looks to promote the importance of hiring a qualified engineer to service…
After many cold, dark months, you won’t be the only one breathing a sigh of relief that winter is over; your boiler will too! Keeping your home warm all winter takes its toll on your boiler. Now that spring has finally arrived, and you’re heating your home a lot less, there’s no better time to spoil your…
The Boiler is the king of your home, whether you realise it or not. When it comes to appliances, it’s the boiler that is the most sophisticated and complicated machine, working hard for years on end to ensure your household remains warm and healthy. Whether you’re only using a boiler for your heating, or it…
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…
Crunchy leaves, warm colours and cosy jumpers – autumn is the perfect season to dream and relax with a hot cuppa. But while the temperatures are still nice, there is something else you can also do – take some time to prepare your home for the colder weather. Preparing your home for the autumn will…
The Coronavirus pandemic and the following lockdown have meant many of the plans for Spring break, Easter and the upcoming Bank Holidays have been disrupted for the foreseeable future. But doesn’t mean you can’t have fun and keep busy at home during the Coronavirus lockdown. From spring cleaning, to garden improvements, there are home improvement…
There’s nothing like receiving personal, thoughtful Christmas gifts from your favourite people – it really makes your bells jingle. And while practical Christmas gifts might not be welcomed in our early years, the more we grow up, the more we appreciate presents, which can be used longer than the two weeks following Christmas. Of course,…