Category: Heating
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I tested the Dreo Smart Whole Room Heater 714S and rate it
You can trust Homebuilding & Renovating. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and materials in order to help you choose the best for your home and garden. Find out more about how we test. I’m not a fan of the colder seasons and never will be. Give me the heat of the…
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8 log burner mistakes the experts want to warn you about
There are certain log burner mistakes that get made time and time again, yet, according to the experts we spoke to, all are easily avoided with the right forward planning and a little inside know-how. Log burning stoves are a fantastic way to heat up a space fast, plus they add so much to a…
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Why more homes are refusing to turn it on this winter
More than two million households are preparing to spend winter without central heating, as rising energy bills force families into drastic decisions. The number taking this step has surged by nearly a quarter in just one year, leaving millions braced for a cold winter ahead. Experts warn the scale of the heating switch-off poses a…
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Give your hearth a glow up with these fireplace accessories
Buying the best fireplace accessories is the perfect way to create a more authentic look when finalising your fireplace ideas, even if your flames are faux. But, as well as looking good, making sure you have all the kit you need to keep it working efficiently is essential for a warm and toasty winter. From…
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Denim insulation: What is it and where can you use it?
While most homeowners are familiar with the more common types of insulation such as mineral wool or fibreglass, there are also a host of other products included under the heading of eco insulation. And while hemp, sheep’s wool and cellulose may also be products you’ve heard of, denim insulation is one that might not be…
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Denim insulation: What is it and where can you use it?
While most homeowners are familiar with the more common types of insulation such as mineral wool or fibreglass, there are also a host of other products included under the heading of eco insulation. And while hemp, sheep’s wool and cellulose may also be products you’ve heard of, denim insulation is one that might not be…
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Heat Pump Week 2025: 5 things you probably didn’t know about heat pumps
This year’s Heat Pump Week (29 September – 5 October) arrives at a pivotal moment for the UK’s energy future. With gas boilers being phased out in the coming years and heating accounting for a significant share of household emissions, awareness has never been more important. The campaign aims to give homeowners clear, accessible information…
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Heat Pump Week 2025: 5 things you probably didn’t know about heat pumps
This year’s Heat Pump Week (29 September – 5 October) arrives at a pivotal moment for the UK’s energy future. With gas boilers being phased out in the coming years and heating accounting for a significant share of household emissions, awareness has never been more important. The campaign aims to give homeowners clear, accessible information…
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Everything you need to know about moving a boiler
There are many reasons why moving a boiler might be a job on your to-do list, but do you know what the task entails, how long it’ll take and the likely costs involved? If not, our guide is here to help, whether you are renovating a house or need more cupboard space. “Moving your boiler…
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Is solar powered underfloor heating worth investing in?
Considering solar powered underfloor heating as a method of keeping your home warm and snug? There are several things to bear in mind before taking the plunge. While both underfloor heating and many methods of harnessing the power of the sun to use as energy are both fantastic ideas, they don’t necessarily always produce the…