Summer is on the way which of course means that we can now consider using the central heating a lot less. Well, in fact we can all but turn it off completely. Living in the UK means that the one thing you can be completely sure of is the unpredictable British weather. Just when you…
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5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Boiler
Read moreNow that we’re in the middle of autumn and winter is just around the corner, your top priority should be to keep your home warm, cosy, and comfortable for all who live in it. If you have children, it’s vital that your property is well heated for their health and development. If your home isn’t…
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[AD] How to Moderate Your Home’s Temperature
Read moreGlobal heating has forced house designers to concentrate more on how a building responds to temperature changes. Failure to put in the right measures can make buildings inhospitable due to excessive heat or cold. Customising your heating and cooling systems is a good way to reduce heating costs and enhance comfort. When creating an ideal…
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6 Common Problems That Affect Your Thermostat
Read moreIf you find that your heat or air conditioning doesn’t seem to be working well, the cause may not be your HVAC system but your thermostat. Troubles with your home’s thermostat can prevent your HVAC from regulating the temperature to your liking. Learn about several ways your thermostat could be causing a problem with the…
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New Thermostat Technology
Read moreThe ancient Greeks were the first to figure out central heating, and it was the ancient Egyptians who came up with the first indoor air conditioning technology. However, these systems weren’t vastly improved until thousands of years later when inventors rolled up their sleeves and sought new ways to customize indoor temperatures. Dutch inventor Cornelius…
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How To Save Up On Heating Costs
Read moreBills. Bills. Bills. Every month, this is the average adult’s nightmare. It feels like you just paid the last month’s set of bills and yet here comes another set in the mail. It can get understandably frustrating to pay for bills when you can barely make ends meet. One day of splurging on the AC…
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The Tell-Tale signs That Your Radiators Need Bleeding
Read moreIf you notice your home isn’t getting as warm as usual, or if you’ve had complaints from your tenants that the central heating isn’t working, there may be a very simple explanation. Some radiators need bleeding every so often to release the air trapped in the system. When there is air in the system, this…
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Keeping Your Home Cosy And Warm During
Read moreIt seems that our winters are getting colder year on year and it really is not unusual for temperatures to drop well below freezing on a regular basis. It also pretty common now to have snow right across the country every year. When I get home from work all I want is to walk into…
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The Importance Of Getting The Right Central Heating For Your Home
Read moreI have grown up in a world where I have never lived in any house that has not had central heating. In fact I often wonder how I would cope if I had to live in a home that doesn’t have central heating. I don’t like the winter months, especially in the UK where it…
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Panel Or Storage Heater – Which Is The Right Choice For Me?
Read morePanel or Storage Heating – Which is which? Storage heating comes in the form of bricks or ceramics. They store heat at night when electricity is less expensive. Panel heating contains oil but relies on electricity to create heat quickly and, because they’re oil-filled, they retain heat even when not being used. Digging deeper: Storage…
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Keeping Your Home Warm This Winter
Read moreWe are now well and truly heading into the depths of winter and the temperatures are beginning to fall dramatically. I always know when the colder weather is upon us because when you go out early in the morning there’s always a layer of ice on the windscreen of the car, and you have to…
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Warming Up My Home Quicker With The Stanton RadBooster #Ad
Read moreWinter is coming and after the glorious summer we have just had with wall to wall sunshine, it is going to be hard to get used to the fact that we will be turning on the heating everyday again to warm our house. So when I was approached by Stanton RadBooster to try out their…
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Heating Your Home: Gas Or Electric?
Read moreIf you live in a country like the UK, which I do, then unfortunately you have to put up with many months of cold weather. In fact, the temperature rarely raises above zero degrees for quite possibly three to four months in a year. Also, there is no doubt that sometimes in the summer months…
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Tips For Removing A Radiator When Decorating
Read moreOver the years I have often been asked to remove radiators before decorating. As such this is now second nature to me, but there was a time when I first became self-employed as a painter and decorator that I didn’t quite know what I was doing. On one such occasion many years ago I was decorating…
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Winter’s Here, But Are You Ready?
Read moreWinter is here and it seems like it’s here to stay for a little while longer. Although spring will shortly be upon us, you’re going to want to make sure that you’re still looking after yourself and your family for a little while longer. So let’s take a look at the last minute winter preparations…
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Breathing Life Into A Dreary Home This winter
Read morePicture Source Whilst the winter season might be coming to a close, and you’re most likely thanking your stars, that doesn’t necessarily mean your home is out of the woods just yet. Cold temperatures and dreary lighting stemming from the outdoor world might still create a rather sombre uninspiring atmosphere in your home until spring…
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5 Things to Look for when Buying an Angled Radiator
Read moreImage by decorology via Flickr When considering the type of heating to be installed in the home, it is easy to focus strongly on efficiency, heat output, running costs and the total purchase and installation price. It can be easy to overlook the style, look and design of the heating and how it can be…
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A Guide to Shopping for Cast Iron Radiators
Read moreBack in the 1800s, radiators played a huge role in keeping people’s homes warm but over the years, it has developed into a low-maintenance staple in every home with different sizes, colours, and shapes to choose from. One of the more popular types is the cast iron radiator. Despite its aged look, cast iron radiators are…
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