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Ofgem reveals plans to remove gas central boilers from all households by 2050
How will it affect you?
By Rebecca Knight
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Martin Lewis says now is the best time to switch to THIS energy tariff
Should you go for a fixed energy tariff or a variable energy tariff?
By Rebecca Knight
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MoneySuperMarket reveals why you should switch energy tariff now to save £100s
A silver lining amidst the national emergency
By Rebecca Knight
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Could your boiler be putting your families lives at risk?
Is your boiler check-up over due?
By Rebecca Knight
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New build homes in these areas be footing a higher energy bill than older homes for this shocking reason
Research reveals the areas where new flats are less energy efficient than their older counterparts
By Anna Cottrell
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Did you know that fans can help keep us warmer in winter?
Not many people would think to get the fans out BUT, if you want your heating to do better this winter, you may want to read on...
By Jennifer Ebert
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Avoid Christmas heating disasters at home with these top tips
Mass boiler breakdowns are predicted this week as freezing temperatures hit the UK. We asked British Gas for its top tips to avoid heating disasters before the big day
By Millie Hurst
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Ikea thinks it can save you more than £500 a year
Its new solar batteries store unused electricity from solar panels, so you can use it at a later date and save hundreds on your energy bills
By Katie Garrett
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How to install a water butt and other ways to recycle water for your garden
Make the most of summer showers and keep your plants looking lush by installing a water butt in your garden. Here's what you need to know before you buy...
By Natalie Davies
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9 things only AGA owners know to be true
Because an Aga is for life, not just for Christmas
By Jennifer Ebert
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A guide to kitchen heating
Although the kitchen is warmer than most rooms in the house, you'll still want to keep it heated in winter, and luckily there are a number of options available to you.
By Ginevra Benedetti
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The north-south heating divide – who likes their homes warmer?
The answer might surprise you
By Amy Cutmore
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Switch your energy deal by the end of this month or risk missing out on savings of over £300
Don't get caught out overpaying for gas and electricity
By Rebecca Knight
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How much does moving a boiler cost? An expert breakdown on what to budget
Find out how much moving your boiler will set you back and why it's well worth the investment
By Rachel Homer
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September heatwave survival guide - our top 5 tips for keeping cool
If your home is baking, check out our easy go-to methods of keeping the temperature down
By Millie Hurst
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Experts are warning of an energy price hike in October, increasing millions' bills by over £100
Recent research predicts an Ofgem energy price hike to come into effect this autumn
By Anna Cottrell
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People are freezing hot water bottles to help them sleep in the heatwave - but is it safe?
It's a simple hack to help you drift off, but you need to be careful
By Millie Hurst
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Are you using your fan all-wrong? Expert reveals the correct fan position to keep a room cool
Disclaimer: you will need two fans
By Millie Hurst
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Five signs your boiler is about to break - don't get caught out this winter with a huge repair bill
Is your boiler showing any of these five signs? Check now and save yourself a fortune fixing it
By Fraser Simpson
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The savvy reason many households are ditching radiators – and getting 'better' heating
Could this new system change the way we heat and cool our homes forever?
By Tamara Kelly
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This Mornings Ruth Langsford shares the portable gadget keeping her cool this summer
It's available from Amazon for £12.99
By Rebecca Knight
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Goodbye gas! Hello the game-changing trial that will transform how we heat our homes
OVO Energy is kicking the carbon out of central heating
By Jacky Parker
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Why your energy company could owe you £30 in compensation from 1st May
Ofgem is cracking down on switching mistakes
By Rebecca Knight
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Martin Lewis top tip for saving money on the dreaded winter heating bill
That means more money to spend on Christmas presents!
By Rebecca Knight
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Transform a tired looking radiator from £10 with this clever paint hack
Give a discoloured old radiator a new lease of life with a simple paint job
By Tamara Kelly
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You could be banned from the best energy deals if you don't have one of THESE
The smart meter controversy continues... until 2024
By Rebecca Knight
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The Lidl fan arrives in time to beat the heat this weekend
Keep your cool for less with affordable tower fan
By Tamara Kelly