From the bones of a building to the final decorative flourishes, here are seven things to consider when giving your home a sustainable makeover.
Easy ways to make sure your porcelain throne has a leaner, greener impact on the planet.
Radiators, storage heaters, gas fires… what’s the best way to heat your home workspace?
WRAP’s latest recycling report shows that the UK is making steady improvements – but there’s still work to be done.
The latest information on the Government’s Green Homes Grant for insulation and low carbon heating in England.
No mess, no disruption, just lower heating bills and a warmer home.
The government is making millions available to homeowners looking to improve their properties.
Simple choices and easy tips to make your bathroom the greenest room in the house.
Give your property an energy efficiency boost without having to consult your landlord.
You definitely don’t need air-conditioning.
Now’s the time to get on top of the eco tasks you’ve never had time to do.
Minimum effort, maximum conservation.
What you need to do to repair and rebuild.
And maybe make a bit of money in the process.
What happens to your waste once you’ve done your bit?
Every week we bring you a simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week: how a variety of free gadgets can help you save water.
Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat – here’s how to make sure your energy consumption stays trim!
Get your home squeaky clean the eco-friendly way.
Reducing your energy consumption – and saving on bills – doesn’t have to be complicated.
From leaving the heating on all day to relying on a screen saver to save energy – how many of these common energy saving myths have you fallen for?
Climate change means the UK is wetter than ever before. With severe weather warnings predicted now and for the foreseeable future, here’s how to guard against the increasingly likely risk of floods.
Making sure your home is properly insulated is one of the easiest ways to reduce your energy consumption, and it could knock a big chunk off your energy bills, too. Here’s how much you could stand to save.
Make the most of your valuable waste materials by recycling as much as possible
Every week we bring you a simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week: the financial and environmental benefits of a regular boiler service.
Solar power is the most popular form of energy generation with public support at an amazing 87%.
Solar power can make you money from daylight, which is free for everyone.
Long summer days are the perfect time to get the most out of solar panels. And over the last 25 years the cost of installing them has dramatically reduced. As a result, solar power is the world's fastest growing energy source.
Lighting accounts for 20% of all the energy consumption in the UK and there’s increasing talk about LED bulbs these days. So what is it about LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes, if you want their full name!) that makes them such an all-round good option?
With carbon emissions from heat up for the second consecutive year in the UK, we urgently need alternative heating sources. So how do we switch from fossil fuel reliance to renewable energy heat?
Around 90% of customers in the UK are with one of the “Big Six” energy suppliers and a third of all customers are on a standard variable tariff. This is an indefinite contract and the most expensive way possible to buy the exact same gas and electricity that everyone else is using.
Switching to a green energy supplier is a great step you can take to tackle climate change, and it could benefit your budget too. It really couldn’t be simpler and with new advances in green energy innovation, there are plenty of providers to choose from. Here’s how.
Top tips to stay warm at home, reduce your energy bills and cut carbon.
Not all wood stoves are created equal and it is good to know that some wood stove manufacturers have been working hard to not only improve the aesthetic appeal of their products, but to reduce the impact caused by particulate emissions.
We live in an increasingly smart world where gadgets can talk to each other and even talk to us, so electricity is essential to power these devices.
Everyone likes a warm, cosy home but how can you make your house warmer without paying a fortune for gas and electricity?
Did you know that you can use the power of the sun to heat water for your home with a solar water heater?
Wood burning stoves are extremely popular and a real positive feature for any room.
By insulating our homes, we reduce the demand for energy and burn less fuel, which helps combat climate change and protects the planet.
Human dependence and fascination with burning wood can be traced all the way back to early humans but there is a real art to a good fire