From the monthly archives: May 2011
photo credit: Michael Oh Recent figures released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change have shown that last year saw an increases of greenhouse gases such as CO2 of 2.8 per cent – further underlining the need for UK households to save energy, and keep their heating bills down at the same time. The [...]
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The government said recently that households may receive up to £10,000 each to spend on “green” improvements, in an effort to encourage eco-friendly housing. Energy saving and cost effective additions such as double glazing, eco-friendly radiators and roof insulation will be promoted, as well as more other forms of home improvement such as underfloor heating, [...]
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A London clergyman recently moved into the “world’s greenest vicarage,” which features a multitude of energy-saving features including insulation, renewable energy and some highly innovative radiators. The Rev Francis Adu-Boachie, who is the vicar of Wembley’s St John’s parish, will never have to worry about his energy bills again, as his home features a roof [...]
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One heating firm claims to have come up with an innovative way of saving homeowners money on their heating bills this year, by reducing their boiler temperatures over the summer months. Oxyvent’s boiler tank claims to be able to save up to 30 per cent on an average home’s energy bills by reducing boiler temperatures [...]
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A Parisian firm have come up with one of the most exquisite lines of designer radiators yet – known in the local lingo as Matières à Chaud. Translated as “Hot Matters” for you and me, 5.5 Designers’ electric radiators, which have been designed for posh French home fittings company Saazs, are composed of half-inch sheets [...]
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photo credit: Beechwood Photography Radiators are such a common feature of our lives now, that it is hard to believe they are over 2,000 years old. The first civilisation to use central heating was generally agreed to be the Romans, who ensured their villas stayed toasty in the winter with the “hypocaust”, whereby a furnace [...]
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photo credit: mmatins With the current trend of home improvement and DIY projects constantly on the increase, aspiring renovators are always on the look out for ways to cut costs and save money. Traditionally this has meant looking for the best deal on materials, but there are also many opportunities available to reduce any potential [...]
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